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root beer

noun

: a sweet, brown drink that is flavored with roots and herbs and that contains bubbles

Full Definition of ROOT BEER

:  a sweetened carbonated beverage flavored with extracts of roots (as sarsaparilla) and herbs
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First Known Use of ROOT BEER

1840
ROOT BEER Defined for Kids

root beer

noun

Definition of ROOT BEER for Kids

:  a sweet drink flavored with extracts of roots and herbs

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