How to Use potato in a Sentence

potato

noun
  • She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
  • Place the potato wedges in a large bowl, add the olive oil and toss to coat.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Remove the pan from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Each bear cub was the size of a potato and their eyes were still closed.
    Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 29 Feb. 2024
  • To prepare the beets, wash and peel them like a potato.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2022
  • In a small bowl, mix potatoes, onions, salt and egg white.
    Dana Bowen / Photography By Landon Speers For The Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
  • During the 1500s, the Spanish brought the potato over to Europe.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The potato soup was the star—creamy, warm, and delicious.
    Harrison Pierce, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Add potato bread and some Mac & Cheese and you’re all set.
    Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2022
  • My potato plants emerged from the soil and quickly gnarled.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Jan. 2024
  • This blend is potato-free, so all of the fiber comes from rich and hearty whole grains!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
  • The yams are roasted, then tossed in potato starch and fried.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • On the side were baked potatoes, green beans, and margarine.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Refill the trench with soil as the potato plant emerges from the initial soil.
    Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Mash the beans: Use a potato masher to mash some of the beans, which releases the starch.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2023
  • At the height of her hubris, Emily sneaks her fork over to my plate and steals a potato.
    Lucas Daprile, cleveland, 27 Dec. 2022
  • For more than 100 years, the champion of St. Matthews has been the potato.
    The Courier-Journal, 24 Aug. 2022
  • A mere half-ounce of caviar dressed up thin potato chips dipped in crème fraîche.
    WSJ, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Sure, In-N-Out fries are fresh as heck, but so is a raw potato.
    Brandon Mercer, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022
  • In Bolivia, the soup is topped with thick wedges of fried potato, like steak fries.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The driver did not have a seat belt on and potato chips were spread over his lap.
    cleveland, 27 May 2022
  • On New Year’s Eve, instead of a ball drop, Boise has a potato drop.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Read on to learn how to freeze mashed potatoes for later.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Serve with potato chips for the perfect crunchy-soft bite.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The soft bun tasted more like a potato bun than just a run-of-the-mill burger bun.
    Brenda Cain, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2022
  • It’s served with peas, carrots, corn, potatoes and choice of rice.
    Maddie Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
  • Skip the French fries and even the fried mushrooms and go for the potato teezers as a side dish to your sandwich.
    Dan Kadar, The Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2022
  • These potatoes are crispy and salty and are best served with this creamy dipping sauce.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
  • That action is the potato chips stepping in for the roasted potatoes.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • One of the new breakfast choices is the duck hash, which combines duck egg, confit duck, confit potatoes and caramelized onions.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025

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