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

One editor liked that The Fresh Market used red potatoes instead of russets, even if the salad lacked a classic mustard flavor. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

Look for rowan trees, also known as mountain ash, a native species that shimmers a glorious yellow with red berries during this season, and beech, those huge anchors of so many British forests with russet-brown leaves all autumn. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025

Lamb trimmings, pistachio crumbs, kale stems and the fleshy insides of russet potatoes have all been incorporated into the restaurant’s menu. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2025

Blueberries may contain more antioxidants overall than potatoes, but russet potatoes contain higher concentrations of certain antioxidants. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for russet

• gusset

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