sert- root words — words with the sert- root

The root sert- comes from French servir, meaning to serve (des-servir 'clear the table'). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including dessertspoon, dessertspoonful. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sert- root

Explore words with sert- — words containing the sert- root and sharing its sense of "to serve (des-servir 'clear the table')". Examples include dessertspoon, dessertspoonful. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sert- mean?

The sert- root means to serve (des-servir 'clear the table'), from French servir. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.