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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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Enjoy tapas like mini cornetos de atun, crispy cones of tuna tartare and orange escabeche; or ensalada de patata, a Dungeness crab and potato salad with trout roe, piquillo peppers and olives for an elevated surf and turf lunch or dinner for dad.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The same enzyme is found in apples, peaches, avocados, mangoes, eggplant, potatoes and mushrooms, meaning any of these can undercut the flavanol value of cocoa, grapes or berries when mixed together.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
In general, potatoes are more nutrient-dense than rice, but both foods can be a part of a balanced diet.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The events included tug of war, a potato sack race, a soccer shoot-out, a twerk contest and a giant game of Connect 4.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The same enzyme is found in apples, peaches, avocados, mangoes, eggplant, potatoes and mushrooms, meaning any of these can undercut the flavanol value of cocoa, grapes or berries when mixed together.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
In general, potatoes are more nutrient-dense than rice, but both foods can be a part of a balanced diet.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
The events included tug of war, a potato sack race, a soccer shoot-out, a twerk contest and a giant game of Connect 4.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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