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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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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Over the years, Ashlie and Tyler's garden has grown to include eggplants, melons, turnips, potatoes, apples, peaches, plums, elderberries, and blueberries.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Such a potato is cut up into sections, each having a sprout or two.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Shakespeare Pub has TVs throughout its indoor-outdoor venue and is known for food selections such as shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, British pork sausage and mashed potatoes, scotch eggs, beer and cider.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Over the years, Ashlie and Tyler's garden has grown to include eggplants, melons, turnips, potatoes, apples, peaches, plums, elderberries, and blueberries.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
Such a potato is cut up into sections, each having a sprout or two.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Shakespeare Pub has TVs throughout its indoor-outdoor venue and is known for food selections such as shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, British pork sausage and mashed potatoes, scotch eggs, beer and cider.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 4 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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