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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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There the squid are dredged in potato starch and fried, the result similar to crispy calamari.
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New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Most popular dishes include cheesecake, potato dauphinoise and chicken wrapped in parma ham/bacon.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
It’s guaranteed to be perfectly cooked and served with a side salad and your choice of a baked potato, potato casserole, or fries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Set an end of the potato about one-third deep in the water and place the container in a high light or sunny location.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Most popular dishes include cheesecake, potato dauphinoise and chicken wrapped in parma ham/bacon.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
It’s guaranteed to be perfectly cooked and served with a side salad and your choice of a baked potato, potato casserole, or fries.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Set an end of the potato about one-third deep in the water and place the container in a high light or sunny location.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for potato
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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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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