Parsnip Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpɑː.snɪp

PAR-snip

UK

pˈɑːsnɪp

PAH-snip

Definition

A parsnip is a long, pale root vegetable that looks similar to a carrot but is white or cream-colored and has a sweet, nutty flavor.

Usage & Nuances

More common in British English cooking than American. Often used in soups, stews, and roasted dishes. Not the same as turnip—be careful not to confuse the two.

• Spanish: chirivía
• Portuguese (BR): pastinaca
• Portuguese (PT): pastenaca
• Chinese (Simplified): 欧洲防风草 - 欧洲萝卜
• Chinese (Traditional): 歐洲防風草 - 歐洲蘿蔔
• Hindi: शलजम (सफेद, मीठा)
• Arabic: جزر أبيض
• Bengali: শালগম (পার্সনিপ) - সাদা মূলা (পার্সনিপ)
• Russian: пастернак
• Japanese: パースニップ
• Vietnamese: củ cải vàng (parsnip)
• Korean: 파스닙
• Turkish: yer elması (parsnip) - pastırnak
• Urdu: پارسنیپ
• Indonesian: parsnip - wortel putih (parsnip)

Example Sentences

I bought a parsnip at the market.

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The parsnip is white and looks like a carrot.

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We put parsnips in the soup.

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Roasted parsnips are my favorite winter side dish.

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Have you ever tried parsnip chips? They're surprisingly sweet.

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Some people mix parsnip with mashed potatoes for extra flavor.

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