1. a round white or purple root vegetable that grows underground
2. the plant that produces this root vegetable

Examples

• She planted turnips in her vegetable garden.
• The farmer harvested a large crop of turnips this fall.
• Turnips can be roasted, mashed, or added to soups.
• The turnip has a slightly bitter taste when raw.
• We bought fresh turnips at the farmers market.
• Turnip greens are also edible and nutritious.
• The recipe calls for two medium-sized turnips.