russet
noun
yellowish brown, light brown, or reddish brown.
russets
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pluralof russet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One nice thing about using sweet potatoes instead of the more traditional russets: They contain much less water, so you don’t have to squeeze them dry.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
This is for a couple of reasons - they have less natural starch than russets, and the starch is what helps them get crispy.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Most mornings on the job, I was tasked with peeling pounds and pounds of russets for creamy potatoes.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2022
While I tend to go for Yukon gold potatoes when making salads because they keep their shape well, russets are traditional in this dish and add to the creaminess without requiring a lot of mayo.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2021
“They won’t be a-getting here for months,” Hildy says, passing me another serving of mashed russets.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
