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UK/["/pəˈteɪtəʊ/"]/US/["/pəˈteɪtəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Potato

In simple words: A round, brown vegetable that grows in the ground and can be eaten.

Potato in a sentence

  • Will you peel the potatoes for me?
  • **roast/fried potatoes**
  • potato salad
  • leek and potato soup
  • a plate of fried potato skins
  • boiled potatoes with sour cream and chives
  • potatoes baked in their jackets

How to use Potato

Use 'potato' in everyday conversations about food or cooking. It's appropriate in informal settings and also in neutral discussions like recipes or gardening.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'pot' full of 'tatoes' cooking on the stove.

Related words

Collocations with Potato

Synonyms for Potato

  • spud
  • tater
  • yam

Opposites of Potato

  • active person
  • fit person

Common mistakes with Potato

  • Confusing 'potato' with 'tomato', which is different.
  • Adding unnecessary plurality, saying 'potatoeses' instead of 'potatoes'.

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Frequently asked questions about Potato

What does Potato mean?

A round, brown vegetable that grows in the ground and can be eaten.

What is the definition of Potato?

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground as part of a plant also called a potato

How do you use Potato in a sentence?

Will you peel the potatoes for me?

Can you give another example of Potato?

**roast/fried potatoes**

What are synonyms for Potato?

Common alternatives include spud, tater, yam.

What is the opposite of Potato?

Opposite meanings include active person, fit person.

What words go with Potato?

It commonly pairs with baking, new, sweet, sack, eat, have, peel, chip, crisp, pancake.

What are common mistakes when using Potato?

Confusing 'potato' with 'tomato', which is different. Adding unnecessary plurality, saying 'potatoeses' instead of 'potatoes'.

How do you pronounce Potato?

US: /["/pəˈteɪtəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/pəˈteɪtəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Potato?

Use 'potato' in everyday conversations about food or cooking. It's appropriate in informal settings and also in neutral discussions like recipes or gardening.

What CEFR level is Potato?

"Potato" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.