potato
noun
the edible tuber of a cultivated plant, Solanum tuberosum, of the nightshade family.
potatoes
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pluralof potato.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bananas, potatoes, beans, leafy greens, and yogurt are examples of foods that can help increase potassium intake.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
The spidey senses of a Monterey school administrator started tingling when an invoice the food services director submitted for eggs, bacon and potatoes at Costco came with an exorbitant price tag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Green potatoes and rhubarb leaves contain toxic compounds, while tough stalks and seeds may not be suitable for young children.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
I enjoyed classic Scottish food like full Scottish breakfasts with haggis and blood pudding; chicken rumbledethumps, a dish with mashed potatoes, cabbage and cheese; Tennents lager and single-malt Scotch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Pork chops, fried chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, a trough of Caesar salad, steamed beans, fresh baked rolls, and of course sweet potato pie—all delicious, especially the pie.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
