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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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Mix the brown sugar, pecans, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl, then sprinkle over the potatoes.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Macy even helps grow potatoes locally for Woody Creek’s vodka and gin, which are well worth a try.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Last year, my biggest stressor was whether the person who agreed to bring the mashed potatoes would flake at the last minute.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Add potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Macy even helps grow potatoes locally for Woody Creek’s vodka and gin, which are well worth a try.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Last year, my biggest stressor was whether the person who agreed to bring the mashed potatoes would flake at the last minute.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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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