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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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For fans of mashed potatoes, Gabriel suggested swapping it for mashed cauliflower as a lighter, higher-fiber alternative.
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Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, the retailer said in a notice to customers.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Season well, and pair with your favorite Southern sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, okra, or potato salad.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, the retailer said in a notice to customers.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Season well, and pair with your favorite Southern sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, okra, or potato salad.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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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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