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Potato

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

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • baking
  • new
  • sweet
  • sack
  • eat
  • have
  • peel
  • chip
  • crisp
  • pancake

Synonyms

  • spud
  • tater
  • yam

Antonyms

  • active person
  • fit person

Common mistakes

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