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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Located in Wisconsin's Central Sands region, named for its sandy soils, Portage County is a top potato producer.
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Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Covered in classic savory seasoning, ready to crisp up in the oven or the air-fryer, these potatoes are to die for.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
These potatoes are crispy and salty and are best served with this creamy dipping sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Be sure to squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as possible to ensure maximum crispiness.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Others may continue to roll with tradition, though People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is suggesting that the White House tweaks its annual Easter Egg Roll on Sunday and use potatoes instead of eggs.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Plus, don’t miss Bunny Land, where there will be an Easter bunny, petting zoo, pony rides, Easter egg hunt, egg race and potato sack race.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
The deer was commonly seen feeding in a potato field by locals, and the nickname stuck.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
Ham, cheese, potatoes, and a cheesy cream sauce combine to create scalloped potatoes and ham, a casserole that is not messing around.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Covered in classic savory seasoning, ready to crisp up in the oven or the air-fryer, these potatoes are to die for.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
These potatoes are crispy and salty and are best served with this creamy dipping sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Be sure to squeeze as much liquid out of the potatoes as possible to ensure maximum crispiness.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Others may continue to roll with tradition, though People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is suggesting that the White House tweaks its annual Easter Egg Roll on Sunday and use potatoes instead of eggs.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Plus, don’t miss Bunny Land, where there will be an Easter bunny, petting zoo, pony rides, Easter egg hunt, egg race and potato sack race.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
The deer was commonly seen feeding in a potato field by locals, and the nickname stuck.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
Ham, cheese, potatoes, and a cheesy cream sauce combine to create scalloped potatoes and ham, a casserole that is not messing around.
—Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 17 Apr. 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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