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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
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She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
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These crispy, fluffy potatoes taste like home fries, but better.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Stop Sales for temperature abuse crashed down on too warm raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef and cooked potato fries.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The pupils became professionals and have kept the orchestra going since, performing today with peppers, potatoes, swedes (the British equivalent of rutabaga) and carrot recorders.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Dinner: chicken soup with leek, potato, celery, onion, and quinoa.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Stop Sales for temperature abuse crashed down on too warm raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef and cooked potato fries.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The pupils became professionals and have kept the orchestra going since, performing today with peppers, potatoes, swedes (the British equivalent of rutabaga) and carrot recorders.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 16 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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