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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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Mendocino Farms' menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups and sides such as a chicken parm dip, Peruvian steak sandwich, Thai mango salad, basil pesto shells and Oaxacan potato salad.
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
The first challenge in Sunday’s episode to determine finalists was to cook a steak dish in 30 minutes and Anderson came in second with a New York strip with a garlic, anchovy herb sauce and crispy potatoes, both cooked in a smoker.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Maitake mushrooms and pickled onions added complexity and contrast to the saucy beef, which was perched on velvety potato puree.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
The first challenge in Sunday’s episode to determine finalists was to cook a steak dish in 30 minutes and Anderson came in second with a New York strip with a garlic, anchovy herb sauce and crispy potatoes, both cooked in a smoker.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
Maitake mushrooms and pickled onions added complexity and contrast to the saucy beef, which was perched on velvety potato puree.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for potato
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 28 Jul. 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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