russet

1 of 2

noun

rus·​set ˈrə-sət 

1

: coarse homespun usually reddish-brown cloth

2

: a reddish brown

3

: any of various apples having rough russet-colored skins

4

: a usually large elongated potato especially suited for baking

russet

2 of 2

adjective

: of the color russet

Examples of russet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With proper storage, most potatoes will last for about two to three months in a root cellar, but some late-season russet potatoes stay fresh for an impressive seven to eight months. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025

The 60-mile loop through the Buffalo National River region, with a staggering 316 curves, delivers some of the Ozarks’ most memorable scenery, especially when late-season color paints the forest russet and yellow, and elk bugles ring out across valleys. —AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025

Save A Lot: $3.49 for an eight-pound bag of russet potatoes will stretch your dollar and your stomachs. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025

For her part, Hadid opted for a pair of russet suede and ivory leather Stella Sneakers by Larroudé. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from russet, adjective, russet, from rus, rous red, from Latin russus; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for russet

• gusset

Kids Definition

russet

1 of 2 noun

rus·​set ˈrəs-ət 

1

: coarse homespun usually reddish brown cloth

2

: a reddish brown

3

: any of various usually late-ripening apples that have rough mostly russet-colored skins

russet

2 of 2 adjective

: of the color russet