Root Vegetable (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The root vegetable soup was a hearty and comforting meal on a chilly winter day.
- Carrots, beets, and turnips are all examples of root vegetables that are commonly roasted or steamed.
- She spent the afternoon in the garden, carefully digging up the root vegetables she had planted in the spring.
- The restaurant's specials menu featured a variety of dishes made with seasonal root vegetables from local farms.
- The basket filled with fresh root vegetables from the farmer's market made a colorful and nutritious addition to her pantry.