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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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But the baked potato was presented like an open face sandwich and was by no means a handheld item.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
The mashed potatoes are creamy and the beef is really flavorful.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
My personal favorite is the rossa, but the potato & porchetta is also amazing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Here are 15 foolproof recipes for classics from sweet potato casserole to mashed potatoes.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
The mashed potatoes are creamy and the beef is really flavorful.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
My personal favorite is the rossa, but the potato & porchetta is also amazing.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Here are 15 foolproof recipes for classics from sweet potato casserole to mashed potatoes.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 15 Nov. 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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