carrot

/ˈkɛrət/
noun
  1. A long, orange root vegetable that grows underground and is eaten raw or cooked.
    • Rabbits love to eat fresh carrot tops and roots.
    • She chopped a carrot and added it to the salad.
    • He peeled the carrot before slicing it for the soup.
  2. A reward or incentive offered to encourage someone to do something.
    • The company used a bonus as a carrot to boost sales.
    • The promise of a promotion was the carrot that kept him working hard.
    • Teachers sometimes offer extra recess as a carrot for good behavior.
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