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

For the creamiest result, use russet potatoes. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

For the headstrong, maternal Agnes, who is spiritually caught between the modern world and a more ancient, primal place, Turzanska used a palette of sanguine, rust, russet, crimson, and prune, inspired by the different stages of blood—from freshly oxidized to aged, clotted, and scabbed. —Elaina Patton, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

The seven items include Good & Gather frozen turkey (up to 10 lbs.), a 5-lb. bag of Good & Gather russet potatoes, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy, Favorite Day French bread and Good & Gather frozen corn. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

But the version made with russet potatoes? —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Nov. 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