Synonyms for

Carrot

Verb / ˈkærʌt / / ˈkerʌt / Another word for carrot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, pointed orange root vegetable

Synonyms & similar words

cultivatedcarrot daucuscarotasativa root vegetable tuber radish turnip rutabaga beetroot parsnip onion garlic shallot potato yam cassava taro ginger wasabi horseradish

Synonyms by register

Formal

root vegetable edible root Daucus carota

Informal

orange root crunchy snack

Literary

earth's bounty sun-kissed root

Antonyms

weed grass herb shrub vine clover

Common collocations

  • eat a carrot
  • peel a carrot
  • chop a carrot
  • raw carrot
  • baby carrot
  • wild carrot
  • sweet carrot
  • orange carrot

Word family

noun carrot

Usage note

While 'carrot' primarily refers to the root vegetable, it can metaphorically represent a reward or incentive, as in 'the carrot and the stick'.

Example sentences

  1. I planted some carrot seeds in my garden.
  2. My mom made a delicious carrot cake for my birthday.
  3. I like to dip my carrot sticks in hummus.
  4. Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
  5. Bugs Bunny loves to eat carrots.

Quotes

  • I'm a big carrot stick fan. Raw, washed, and peeled - always crunchy and satisfying.
  • I am a huge believer in the power of fresh produce and incorporating lots of color into every meal. Carrots are one of my favorite veggies to include not just because they are tasty and versatile but because they are packed with nutrients.
  • I think everyone could benefit from eating more vegetables, and I include carrots in almost all my meals.

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