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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.
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Made with tender cuts of reindeer meat, potatoes, and carrots, bidos is a simple dish that relies on the quality of its ingredients rather than elaborate seasoning.
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The same trick works for any food that contains digestible starch, including white pasta and potatoes.
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For best results, use creamy varieties, such as yellow creamer or red potatoes.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The same trick works for any food that contains digestible starch, including white pasta and potatoes.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2025
For best results, use creamy varieties, such as yellow creamer or red potatoes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The show highlights farmers and ranchers using sustainable, regenerative and biodynamic practices that give back to the land, including Jones Farms Organics, which grows potatoes and rye in Hooper; Sustainable Settings dairy ranch in Carbondale; and Aquila Cellars winery in Paonia.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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