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

When Fall Is Coming In her cottage in Burgundy, where the leaves are turning russet and the woods studded with wild mushrooms are full of wild fruits, elderly Michelle (Hélène Vincent) tends her garden, goes to church and supports her best friend (Josiane Balasko), whose son is in prison. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024

Cheddar cheese shredded, shredded 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 7 cups) Directions Prepare oven and sheet pan: Preheat oven to 400°F. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024

When looking at additional side dishes, with the South, Northeast and Midwest adding ham, russet potatoes and green beans, this would mean a basket total of $81.07, $81.37, and $83.04, respectively. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024

Sarah Rector and her French bulldog, Lulu, are buying her regular order, including beef with russet potato, and venison with squash. —Nancy Giles, CBS News, 24 Nov. 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