potato — A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can peel potatoes faster than a ninja with a sword.
- Don't be a couch potato! Go outside and exercise.
- The climate change issue is a real hot potato for politicians.
potato
NOUN[/pəˈteɪtoʊ/]
A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
a cheerful farmer washes dirt off freshly harvested potatoes at the kitchen sink. She then places the clean brown potatoes into a large pot of boiling water on the stove. Steam rises from the pot as the potatoes cook and soften inside. The cooked potatoes will soon become part of a hearty meal for the family. Other family members gather around the kitchen table setting plates and utensils. A basket of more raw potatoes sits nearby showing the abundant harvest. potatoes being prepared as an important food crop and vegetable for eating
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word potato derives from Spanish patata, which Spanish conquistadors adopted from the Quechua word papa in the 16th century when they encountered the crop in South America. The term traveled through European languages via Spanish trade routes, eventually entering English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
Spanish patata (from Quechua papa, meaning potato) → English potato. The English form shows phonetic adaptation of the Spanish word through early modern language contact.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can peel potatoes faster than a ninja with a sword.”
“Don't be a couch potato! Go outside and exercise.”
“The climate change issue is a real hot potato for politicians.”
“He dropped the interview question like a hot potato when asked about his past.”
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