roots

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Honda grew into a worldwide automotive colossus from humble roots.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The project's roots can be traced to his experience helping a group of women establish a school in a war-torn village in 1945.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The number one live podcast in the world, “Kill Tony,” returned to its roots in our beloved city on Thursday, and this time for the local masses at Intuit Dome.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Cars Land is a make-believe area based on a fictional town from an animated film, but its roots are decidedly real.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

After all, to the ordinary eye, Clara and Molly were the young and talented stewards of one of the great landmarks of the neighborhood, an independent cinema that honored its roots as a Yiddish stage.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny