Pronunciation

/ˈkærət/

Definitions

Noun

1. A root vegetable with a long, tapering shape, typically orange in color, and eaten raw or cooked in various dishes.
   • Example: “She sliced up some carrots for the salad.”
2. A person’s nose or chin, often used metaphorically.
   • Example: “He had a prominent carrot-top of hair.”

Verb

• (Informal) To eat or consume carrots.
  • Example: “I like to snack on baby carrots after work.”
• To draw attention to or emphasize something.
  • Example: “She carrotted him out of his daydream.”

Adjective

• Relating to or resembling a carrot in appearance or color.
  • Example: “The bright orange carrot top was a stark contrast to the green leaves.”

Phrases

• “Chop some carrots” means to cut them into small pieces for cooking.
• “Carrot cake” refers to a sweet dessert made with grated carrots.
• “Pull someone’s leg with a carrot” is a playful tease or joke.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The rabbit loved munching on the crunchy carrots in the garden.”
• Verb: “She carrotted him to join her for a run in the park.”
• Adjective: “The carrot-shaped keychain was a quirky addition to her desk.”

Synonyms

• Radish
• Turnip
• Parsnip
• Orange vegetable
• Nose
• Chin

Note: The verb “carrot” as in drawing attention is not a standard usage in formal English, but it is occasionally used informally or in creative contexts.