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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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Or get more specific with: a dip, chicken, squash casserole, asparagus side dish, potato casserole, salad with vinaigrette, chocolate dessert, fruit dessert, punch, and sweet tea.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Thankfully the internet is delivering on that front as well, with plenty of deviled potato recipes circulating.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
This year, however, the cost of eggs has some Americans looking for alternatives — including decorating potatoes, marshmallows and onions, The New York Times reported earlier this month.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Thankfully the internet is delivering on that front as well, with plenty of deviled potato recipes circulating.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
This year, however, the cost of eggs has some Americans looking for alternatives — including decorating potatoes, marshmallows and onions, The New York Times reported earlier this month.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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