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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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This supper comes together in under an hour and is great to serve with rice or mashed potatoes for scooping up all of the extra gravy.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Slice a small bit from the bottom of each potato to create a flat bottom so the potatoes will stand evenly.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Research also shows purple potatoes or sweet potatoes may be a healthier swap.16
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—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The Saratoga Street restaurant offered four potato varieties: au gratin, julienne, hash brown and Lyonnaise.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
Slice a small bit from the bottom of each potato to create a flat bottom so the potatoes will stand evenly.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Research also shows purple potatoes or sweet potatoes may be a healthier swap.16
8.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
The Saratoga Street restaurant offered four potato varieties: au gratin, julienne, hash brown and Lyonnaise.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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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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