carrot
/ˈkærət/
noun
A long orange vegetable that grows underground
“The rabbit ate a crunchy carrot.”
גזר
Carrot is a noun in the food & drinks category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A long orange vegetable that grows underground" In Hebrew, carrot translates to גזר.
Example Sentences
- She washed the carrot and crunched on it as a healthy after-school snack.
- The rabbit hopped over and nibbled on the bright orange carrot.
- He peeled and chopped the carrots to add to the vegetable soup.
Did You Know? Carrots were originally purple, not orange! Orange carrots were developed by Dutch farmers in the 17th century, possibly to honor their royal family, the House of Orange. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A — this nutrient really does help your eyesight, so there is some truth in the saying that carrots help you see in the dark!
Common Word Combinations
carrot cakecarrot juicebaby carrotcarrot stick
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