# beet

/ˈbit/ (US) · /bˈiːt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/beet
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a round, dark red root vegetable that grows in the ground. You can eat it cooked, raw in salads, or pickled in a jar.

For teachers: the edible taproot of the Beta vulgaris plant, typically deep red or purple in colour. Often used for food, as a source of sugar, or as a natural dye.

## Examples

- I added sliced beet to my salad for extra color.
- The chef prepared a roasted beet salad with goat cheese and walnuts for the autumn menu.
- While the red beet is the most common variety found in grocery stores, golden and striped heirloom versions are increasingly popular in modern farm-to-table cuisine.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the vegetable as a food substance; countable when referring to the individual roots.

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