Pronunciation

/pəˈtɑːtoʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A potato is a starchy root vegetable that is圆形的 (round) and often used in various culinary preparations. It is one of the most widely consumed and versatile foods worldwide.

Verb

To potato can refer to the act of:

1. Growing potatoes, as in “The farmer is potatoing his fields.”
2. Using potatoes in cooking or recipes, as in “She’s making a delicious potato gratin.”
3. (Informal) Spending a lot of time on something, as in “He’s just potatoing around all day.”

Adjective

• Potatoey describes something having a taste or texture similar to potatoes, as in “The mashed potatoes were creamy and potatoey.”
• Spud-like is another term used to describe something similar to a potato, as in “The spud-like vegetable is a staple in many diets.”

Phrases

• “Boil a potato” means to cook it until soft by immersing it in boiling water.
• “Mashed potatoes” are a popular side dish made from cooked and mashed potatoes.
• “French fries” are thin slices of potatoes fried until crispy.
• “Baked potato” is a whole potato baked in the oven until tender.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I planted several varieties of potatoes in my garden this spring.”
• Verb: “She diced the potatoes for the hearty stew.”
• Adjective: “The oven-roasted potatoes were perfectly potatoey.”

Synonyms

• Potatoe
• Tater
• Spud
• Earth apple
• Pomme de terre (French)
• Kartoffel (German)
• Patata (Spanish)
• Batata (Portuguese)