carrot

[ˈkærət]

carrot Definition

  • 1a long, narrow, orange-colored root vegetable
  • 2something offered as a lure or incentive

Using carrot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carrot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She chopped up some carrots for the salad.

  • Example

    He dangled the carrot of a promotion in front of her to motivate her to work harder.

  • Example

    The company offered a carrot of a bonus to employees who met their sales targets.

carrot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for carrot

Phrases with carrot

  • carrot and stick

    a policy of offering a combination of rewards and punishment to induce behavior

    Example

    The government used a carrot and stick approach to encourage people to get vaccinated.

  • a person with red hair

    Example

    Carrot tops are often teased for their hair color.

  • a cake made with grated carrots and typically topped with cream cheese frosting

    Example

    I love carrot cake, especially with walnuts in it.

Origins of carrot

from Middle French 'carotte', from Late Latin 'carōta', from Greek 'karōton'

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Summary: carrot in Brief

A 'carrot' [ˈkærət] is a long, narrow, orange-colored root vegetable, often used in cooking. It can also refer to something offered as a lure or incentive, such as a promotion or bonus. The phrase 'carrot and stick' describes a policy of offering both rewards and punishment to encourage behavior.

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