English · Food & Drink
potato
/pəˈteɪ.təʊ/
[/pəˈteɪ.təʊ/]
starchy root vegetable
Beginnernoun
Definition
A potato is a round starchy vegetable that grows underground and is cooked in many ways.
Example
She peeled the potatoes and boiled them before mashing them with butter and warm milk.
She peeled the potatoes and boiled them before mashing them with butter and warm milk.
Etymology
From Spanish 'patata', a blend of Taino 'batata' (sweet potato) and Quechua 'papa'.
How & Where It’s Used
A staple food worldwide, prepared boiled, mashed, fried, or roasted.