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UK//pəʊˈteɪtəʊz//US//pəˈteɪtoʊz//

Meaning of Potatoes

Edible tubers that are a common food source and staple worldwide.

In simple words: A type of vegetable that is brown or yellow and grows underground.

Potatoes in a sentence

  • We had mashed potatoes for dinner last night.
  • Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and make a filling side dish.
  • I bought some potatoes from the farmer's market.
  • Baking potatoes is a simple way to prepare them.
  • In Ireland, potatoes are a traditional part of the diet.
  • You can make potato salad with boiled potatoes.
  • She prefers sweet potatoes over regular ones.
  • Potatoes can be fried, baked, or boiled.
  • They serve french fries made from fresh potatoes.

How to use Potatoes

Used in everyday conversation and cooking contexts. Generally appropriate for both formal and informal settings.

Grammar pattern

plural noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pot a toe' - imagine digging in the ground for a tuber.

Related words

Collocations with Potatoes

  • baked potatoes
  • mashed potatoes
  • fried potatoes

Synonyms for Potatoes

  • spud
  • tater
  • root vegetable

Common mistakes with Potatoes

  • Confusing 'potatoes' with 'potato' when referring to more than one.
  • Using 'potatoes' in singular form.
  • Mispronouncing 'potatoes' as 'potatos'.

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Frequently asked questions about Potatoes

What does Potatoes mean?

A type of vegetable that is brown or yellow and grows underground.

What is the definition of Potatoes?

Edible tubers that are a common food source and staple worldwide.

How do you use Potatoes in a sentence?

We had mashed potatoes for dinner last night.

Can you give another example of Potatoes?

Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and make a filling side dish.

What are synonyms for Potatoes?

Common alternatives include spud, tater, root vegetable.

What words go with Potatoes?

It commonly pairs with baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, fried potatoes.

What are common mistakes when using Potatoes?

Confusing 'potatoes' with 'potato' when referring to more than one. Using 'potatoes' in singular form. Mispronouncing 'potatoes' as 'potatos'.

How do you pronounce Potatoes?

US: //pəˈteɪtoʊz//, UK: //pəʊˈteɪtəʊz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Potatoes?

Used in everyday conversation and cooking contexts. Generally appropriate for both formal and informal settings.