: 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 alsoIrish potato, spud, white potato
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She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
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Call upon your trusty slow cooker to make this richly comforting potato soup.—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Use a potato fork or shovel to loosen soil all around the clump, working at least 1 foot away from the main stem.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025 The moons range from planet-sized Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potato
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