turnip

Example Sentences

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The winner takes home a turnip impaled on a rusty six inch nail in a block of wood as a trophy and a blue plaque.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Boonthom had noticed her packing the harvested fruit — a turnip variety Yo describes as a “cross between a potato and an apple” — and had been love-struck.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Historically, the word "turnip" didn't only refer to the round purple root, but root vegetables of various shapes, colors and sizes.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2023

Mom’s Kitchen, located in the once-safe neighborhood where Norris grew up, is a casual place serving baked chicken, turnip greens and candied sweet potatoes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Wishbone slurped up some of that sandy turnip green water and me and Gus laughed.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor