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 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

With russet leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and fall tablescapes, this time of year has an undeniable aesthetic. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024

Hands down, the best potatoes for mashing are russet and Yukon gold. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 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