carrot
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
European leaders used a summit in Montenegro on Friday to dangle the carrot of a quicker path into the EU for Balkan countries, some of which have been waiting to join for decades.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The U.S.-brokered peace plan uses the carrot of United Nations exemptions to an international arms embargo on the two armies if they can cooperate and create a combined military command.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Cakes and desserts are a big inspiration for his team, and they're proud of a new hot cross bun inspired by carrot cake.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“It only me, no need to help. No help! Please! Dinner simple, boiled carrot top, potato, and rice. Not much rice.”
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
Vocabulary lists containing carrot
