Sarsaparilla

/ˌsɑːrspəˈrɪlə,ˌsɑːrsəpəˈrɪlə/
noun

A type of plant or its root, or a sweet drink made from it.

She ordered a bottle of sarsaparilla at the old-fashioned soda shop.
Visual representation of "sarsaparilla" - A type of plant or its root, or a sweet drink made from it.

Often appears as...

  • bottle of sarsaparilla
  • drink sarsaparilla
noun

A medicine made from the root of a sarsaparilla plant.

The old healer suggested sarsaparilla as a treatment for her skin condition.
Visual representation of "sarsaparilla" - A medicine made from the root of a sarsaparilla plant.

Often appears as...

  • take sarsaparilla
  • sarsaparilla medicine

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noun

A type of plant or its root, or a sweet drink made from it.

She ordered a bottle of sarsaparilla at the old-fashioned soda shop.
Visual representation of "sarsaparilla" - A type of plant or its root, or a sweet drink made from it.

Often appears as...

  • bottle of sarsaparilla
  • drink sarsaparilla
noun

A medicine made from the root of a sarsaparilla plant.

The old healer suggested sarsaparilla as a treatment for her skin condition.
Visual representation of "sarsaparilla" - A medicine made from the root of a sarsaparilla plant.

Often appears as...

  • take sarsaparilla
  • sarsaparilla medicine

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sarsaparilla"
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Old-fashioned Beverage

Sarsaparilla often references a vintage style of soda, popular in the 19th century.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Beverage
At the historical fair, they served authentic sarsaparilla.
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Cultural Nostalgia

Sarsaparilla evokes nostalgia, especially in American Wild West and cowboy culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nostalgia
Watching westerns, I always wondered how sarsaparilla tasted.
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Not Root Beer

While sarsaparilla is similar to root beer, they are distinct drinks with different flavors.

Illustration for Not Root Beer
I prefer sarsaparilla over root beer, it has a unique taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Old-fashioned Beverage

Sarsaparilla often references a vintage style of soda, popular in the 19th century.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Beverage
At the historical fair, they served authentic sarsaparilla.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nostalgia

Sarsaparilla evokes nostalgia, especially in American Wild West and cowboy culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nostalgia
Watching westerns, I always wondered how sarsaparilla tasted.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Root Beer

While sarsaparilla is similar to root beer, they are distinct drinks with different flavors.

Illustration for Not Root Beer
I prefer sarsaparilla over root beer, it has a unique taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Old-fashioned Beverage

Sarsaparilla often references a vintage style of soda, popular in the 19th century.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Beverage
At the historical fair, they served authentic sarsaparilla.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nostalgia

Sarsaparilla evokes nostalgia, especially in American Wild West and cowboy culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nostalgia
Watching westerns, I always wondered how sarsaparilla tasted.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Root Beer

While sarsaparilla is similar to root beer, they are distinct drinks with different flavors.

Illustration for Not Root Beer
I prefer sarsaparilla over root beer, it has a unique taste.
Visual representation of the word "Sarsaparilla"

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