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

What’s more, Sorrell notes that carbs are also the only macronutrient that contain fiber (a large russet brings about four grams if eaten skin-on). — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Sliced leeks are cooked gently in butter then combined with russet potatoes and broth and simmered until meltingly tender. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

For a standard, medium russet potato (7 to 9 ounces), microwave on high for about 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking and checking for doneness every minute after the first 5 minutes. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

If the infestation is severe, the underside of leaves and fruit might also turn bronze or russet in color. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

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