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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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The sandwiches are filling and tasty: Fluffy bread is stuffed to the brim with sliced chicken — a vegetarian option skips the meat — along with fried potatoes, onions, carrots, lettuce, fresh herbs, lemon juice and garlic sauce (6.90 euros, cash only).
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Good sources of potassium include bananas, lentils, potatoes, spinach, salmon, and yogurt.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 1 May 2025
With Other Nightshade Plants Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with potatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Local ingredients are showcased by chef Ryan Ward in delectable, complex but not fussy dishes such as Mount Cook Alpine Salmon with potato, yuzu and parsley and Southern Stations Wagyu with cabbage, tarragon and pinenut.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Good sources of potassium include bananas, lentils, potatoes, spinach, salmon, and yogurt.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 1 May 2025
With Other Nightshade Plants Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with potatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Local ingredients are showcased by chef Ryan Ward in delectable, complex but not fussy dishes such as Mount Cook Alpine Salmon with potato, yuzu and parsley and Southern Stations Wagyu with cabbage, tarragon and pinenut.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 5 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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