Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
root-around
verb
/ˈruːt əˌraʊnd/
Definition
To search through something, often in a thorough or messy way.
Examples
- She had to root around in her bag to find her keys.
- The kids were told not to root around in the pantry before dinner.
- He spent hours rooting around in the garage looking for old photographs.
Meaning
The act of looking through items in a disorganized manner to find something.
Synonyms
- search
- rummage
- dig
- explore
- ferret out
