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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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Serve with a side that can soak up the yummy sauce: mashed potatoes, rice, orzo, quinoa, or egg noodles.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Serve this with mashed potatoes and peas for a classic, comforting meal, then tuck leftover slices into buttered toast the next day for the best meatloaf sandwiches imaginable.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The 70-year-olds died in the hospital after eating the beef Wellingtons, which were served with green beans and mashed potatoes.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Consider classic pairings such as fast-producing radishes with slow-growing carrots, tall tomatoes with shade-loving lettuce (bearing in mind nutrient differences), and below-ground potatoes with above-ground bush beans.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Serve this with mashed potatoes and peas for a classic, comforting meal, then tuck leftover slices into buttered toast the next day for the best meatloaf sandwiches imaginable.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
The 70-year-olds died in the hospital after eating the beef Wellingtons, which were served with green beans and mashed potatoes.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Consider classic pairings such as fast-producing radishes with slow-growing carrots, tall tomatoes with shade-loving lettuce (bearing in mind nutrient differences), and below-ground potatoes with above-ground bush beans.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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