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root beer
noun
: a sweetened, usually carbonated, brown beverage flavored with extracts of roots (such as sarsaparilla or sassafras) and herbs (such as wintergreen) or with artificial flavorings
Examples of root beer in a Sentence
a bottle of root beer
Recent Examples on the Web
After the parade will be an honor guard ceremony, children's bike judging and free ice cream, hot dogs and root beer at the Delafield American Legion while supplies last.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
The friendly wager was made between Lamont and Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb, who is wagering Triple XXX root beer, a sugar cream pie from Wick’s, and a pork tenderloin from Harry’s Chocolate Shop on a Purdue win tonight, according to a statement.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2024
Starting in June, any A&W guests over 100 will receive free root beer floats once a week for life.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 June 2024
Following an opening ceremony at 5 p.m., free beer and root beer will be available while supplies last.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1815, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Root beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20beer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
root beer
noun
: a sweet carbonated drink flavored with extracts of roots and herbs
More from Merriam-Webster on root beer
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about root beer
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