root beer
noun
a carbonated beverage flavored with syrup made from the extracted juices of roots, barks, and herbs that have been fermented with sugar and yeast.
Origin of root beer
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Words nearby root beer
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British Dictionary definitions for root beer
root beer
noun
US and Canadian
an effervescent drink made from extracts of various roots and herbs