1
: a biennial herb (Daucus carota of the family Apiaceae synonym Umbelliferae, the carrot family) with a usually orange spindle-shaped edible root
also
: its root
2
: a reward or advantage offered especially as an inducement
The company offered a carrot in the form of additional vacation time to workers who met their deadlines.
Examples of carrot in a Sentence
She chopped some carrots for the soup.
He added some grated carrot to the soup.
The company offered a carrot in the form of additional vacation time to workers who met their deadlines.
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For long, straight carrots, loosen heavy soil to a depth of 10 inches and add in compost to ensure good drainage.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
One study found that eating avocado alongside carrots increased beta-carotene absorption by more than 500%.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
While living at Cedar Hollow Ranch, Gracie enjoys a diet of foliage from the trees there, alfalfa, a 16% protein feed, carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, Jones said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
One study found that eating avocado alongside carrots increased beta-carotene absorption by more than 500%.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
While living at Cedar Hollow Ranch, Gracie enjoys a diet of foliage from the trees there, alfalfa, a 16% protein feed, carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, Jones said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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“Carrot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carrot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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carrot
noun
car·rot
ˈkar-ət 
: the long orange edible root of a common garden plant that is eaten as a vegetable
also
: a plant that produces a carrot
Medical Definition
carrot
noun
car·rot
ˈkar-ət
: a biennial plant of the genus Daucus (D. carota of the family Apiaceae synonym Umbelliferae, the carrot family) that bears seeds which have been used especially as a diuretic and stimulant and that in cultivated varieties has a yellow or orange-red tapering root which is used as a vegetable
also
: its root
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