white potato

noun

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Sweet potatoes, known for their sweet and starchy taste, which are often posited as a healthier alternative to regular white potatoes, are no exception. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 28 Feb. 2026 Sweet potatoes have less potassium than white potatoes, with 486 mg. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2026 Uncooked sweet potatoes are too firm and starchy, while white potatoes can taste bitter. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026 Although sweet potatoes do cause a rise in blood sugar, this spike is smaller than that of white potatoes. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white potato

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First Known Use

1723, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white potato was in 1723

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“White potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20potato. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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