Roots
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹuːts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roots is a noun meaning plural of root.
Meaning
plural of root.
More Meanings
- Ancestry.
- Beginnings; origin.
- (of hair) Grown-out hair, often of a grey or natural colour.
Example Sentences
Jazz has its roots in blues.
I have both Irish and German roots.
I just coloured my hair and already my roots are showing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include solution, rootle, side, rout, base, stem.
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