carrots
word · lemma: carrot
/ˈkæɹəts/
KAIR-uhts
/kˈæɹəts/
KA-ruhts
Definition
Carrots are long, orange root vegetables that are commonly eaten raw or cooked. They are known for being sweet and crunchy.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural when referring to food. Common in salads, soups, and snacks. Can be used metaphorically in the phrase 'carrots and sticks' (motivation and punishment), but the literal meaning is far more common in everyday speech.
Spanish: zanahoriasPortuguese (BR): cenourasPortuguese (PT): cenourasChinese (Simplified): 胡萝卜Chinese (Traditional): 紅蘿蔔Hindi: गाजरेंArabic: جزرBengali: গাজরRussian: морковьJapanese: にんじんVietnamese: cà rốtKorean: 당근Turkish: havuçUrdu: گاجرIndonesian: wortel
Example Sentences
Do you want your carrots raw or cooked?
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Kids love snacking on baby carrots after school.
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There aren't any carrots left in the fridge.
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Carrots are orange and sweet.
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She put carrots in the soup.
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I like to eat carrots with hummus.
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