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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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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Beans, squash, and potatoes were among the other crops that became incorporated into colonial cooking, according to the CSPC.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
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Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Beans, squash, and potatoes were among the other crops that became incorporated into colonial cooking, according to the CSPC.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Both chefs use a mayo-sour cream dressing, briny mix-ins, and recommend using Yukon Gold potatoes.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
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“Potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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