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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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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Try increasing your consumption of beet greens, potatoes, and other foods to hit your daily potassium goals.
—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
23 June 2026
First Light’s default settings for both handhelds was 1280 x 800 at potato quality, however, so things don’t look markedly different on the Claw without some tweaking.
—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
23 June 2026
Since formally leaving the EU, those same potatoes must now pass customs checks and health inspections before being allowed to even cross the border into France.
—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 26 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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