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potato
noun
po·ta·to
pə-ˈtā-(ˌ)tō 
-tə,
dialectal pə-ˈdā-,
bə-
plural potatoes
often attributive
1
2
a
: an erect South American herb (Solanum tuberosum) of the nightshade family widely cultivated for its edible starchy tuber
b
: the tuber of a potato
called also Irish potato, spud, white potato
Examples of potato in a Sentence
She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
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Serve with Roasted Cheddar Broccoli, an easy side included with this recipe, and mashed potatoes.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Its vibrant pep wakes up silky-smooth mashed potatoes.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Oct. 2024
Avoid or limit foods and beverages with a high glycemic index (GI), including white bread, rice, potatoes, sodas, and fruit juices.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Boxes of fresh produce, squash, potatoes, peppers and other items filled the floor and stacks of crates volunteers quickly unpacked and sorted them.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Its vibrant pep wakes up silky-smooth mashed potatoes.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Oct. 2024
Avoid or limit foods and beverages with a high glycemic index (GI), including white bread, rice, potatoes, sodas, and fruit juices.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Boxes of fresh produce, squash, potatoes, peppers and other items filled the floor and stacks of crates volunteers quickly unpacked and sorted them.
—Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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plural potatoes
2
a
: an erect South American herb widely cultivated for its thick starchy edible underground tubers
b
: one of these edible tubers
called also Irish potato, spud, white potato
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