beets

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beets Definition

• 1. a vegetable with a dark red root that is cooked or pickled as food
• 2. the leaves of the beet plant, eaten as a salad or cooked vegetable

Using beets: Examples

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

• Example

  She roasted beets for dinner.

• Example

  I love adding beet greens to my salads.

• Example

  The salad was made with beets and goat cheese.

• Example

  He pickled the beets in vinegar.

beets Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beets

• beetroot
• table beet

Phrases with beets

• beet juice

  juice extracted from beets, often used as a health supplement

  Example

  She drinks beet juice every morning for its health benefits.

• beet sugar

  sugar made from sugar beets, used as a sweetener in food and beverages

  Example

  The recipe calls for beet sugar instead of regular sugar.

• beet salad

  a salad made with beets, often mixed with other vegetables and dressed with vinaigrette

  Example

  The beet salad was a hit at the potluck.

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Summary: beets in Brief

Beets [bits] are a type of vegetable with a dark red root that can be cooked or pickled, and their leaves can be eaten as a salad or cooked vegetable. They are often used in salads and as a health supplement, such as in beet juice. Beet sugar is a common sweetener in food and beverages.