gingerroot

noun

Examples of gingerroot in a Sentence

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In a small bowl, whisk together oil, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, gingerroot and garlic. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2021 In a small bowl, whisk together water, orange juice concentrate, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, gingerroot and sesame oil. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gingerroot was in 1831

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“Gingerroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingerroot. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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gingerroot

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