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Carrot Definition & Meaning

carrot
noun
  1. deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
  2. perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions
  3. orange root; important source of carotene
  4. promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"; "used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote"

"Carrot" in song lyrics

See how carrot is used in real songs:

  • "Head chicken heads practice on carrot"
    Chuck D f/ Kendu, Melquan — Paid
  • "and check out, we rock a party with a stick and a carrot"
    The Herd — We Can't Hear You
  • "Yeah yeah, a rabbit wants a carrot"
    Young Zee f/ Loon One — Toxic Waste

Usage tips for "carrot"

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Frequently asked questions

What does carrot mean?
deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions orange root; important source of carotene promise of reward as in "carrot and stick"; "used the carrot of subsidized housing for the workers to get their vote"
What part of speech is carrot?
Carrot is a noun.
How many definitions does carrot have?
Carrot has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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