mashed potatoes

plural noun

: potatoes that have been boiled and then made into a soft mass by crushing and beating

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Enrich mashed potatoes with the tang of sour cream instead of heavy cream or milk. — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Mashed potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mashed%20potatoes. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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