car
rot
Plural
carrots
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a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw
Carrots are root vegetables known for their bright orange color and sweet, crunchy taste. They have a cylindrical shape with a tapering end and a green leafy top, although the green tops are typically trimmed before sale. Carrots are rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin A, as well as fiber and antioxidants. They are commonly eaten raw as a snack or added to salads, slaws, and sandwiches for crunch and sweetness. Carrots can also be cooked in various ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and stir-frying, which enhances their natural sweetness and tenderizes their texture.
- He pretended the carrot was a microphone and sang a silly song in front of the mirror.
- Sarah made carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for a special occasion.
- The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips.
- They fed the carrot to their pet rabbit, who happily munched on it.
- We went to the farmer's market and bought a bunch of fresh carrots to make carrot cake.
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something offered to someone as a means of persuasion
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orange root; important source of carotene