English

potato

pəˈteɪtoʊ, pəˈteɪ.t̬oʊ, pəˈteɪ.toʊ, pəˈteɪ.təʊ
Meaning: a common round vegetable that grows underground
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: pəˈteɪ.t̬oʊ, pəˈteɪ.toʊ, pəˈteɪ.təʊ

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Example sentences

I like potatoes.
I like potatoes.
Please peel the potatoes for the soup.
Please peel the potatoes for the soup.
We had roast beef and potatoes for dinner.
We had roast beef and potatoes for dinner.
He carried a heavy sack of potatoes into the kitchen.
He carried a heavy sack of potatoes into the kitchen.
The baked potatoes smelled wonderful after an hour in the oven.
The baked potatoes smelled wonderful after an hour in the oven.

Usage Notes

The plural is 'potatoes'. It is a staple food in many cultures and can be cooked in many ways (boiled, fried, mashed, etc.).

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