russet

1 of 2

noun

rus·​set ˈrə-sət 

1

: coarse homespun usually reddish-brown cloth

2

: a reddish brown

3

: any of various apples having rough russet-colored skins

4

: a usually large elongated potato especially suited for baking

russet

2 of 2

adjective

: of the color russet

Examples of russet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The choice of what potato to use for mashed potatoes can be subjective, but Yukon Golds and russet potatoes are two of the most popular options. —Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024

According to the grocery store, this year’s Thanksgiving list includes a Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey, fresh yellow onions, russet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

The meal includes the classic elements of a traditional feast: a Good & Gather turkey (up to 10 lbs.), Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, and russet potatoes. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

With proper storage, most potatoes will last for about two to three months in a root cellar, but some late-season russet potatoes stay fresh for an impressive seven to eight months. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from russet, adjective, russet, from rus, rous red, from Latin russus; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

russet

1 of 2 noun

rus·​set ˈrəs-ət 

1

: coarse homespun usually reddish brown cloth

2

: a reddish brown

3

: any of various usually late-ripening apples that have rough mostly russet-colored skins

russet

2 of 2 adjective

: of the color russet