Definitions of rootbound
-
having the roots matted or densely tangled“"shaggy untended lawns of old trees and rootbound scented flowers and shrubs"- William Faulkner”
-
Synonyms:
-
tangled
in a confused mass
-
tangled
-
(of a potted plant) grown too large for its container resulting in matting or tangling of the roots
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘rootbound'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
Word Family
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up rootbound for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know.
