- plural of root.
roots
Example Sentences
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Star suggested some of Parton's music, and her own, may have been inspired by her Welsh roots.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Staying true to its seasonal carny roots, almost all professional wrestlers are gig workers.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Its intellectual roots can be traced to Australian philosopher Peter Singer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Horton’s new role is a return to his roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
She says they survive by extending outward in a shallow layer, intertwining with the roots of the trees around them.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
