# potatoes

/pəˈteɪtoʊz/ (US) · /pətˈeɪtəʊz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/potatoes
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. vegetables

noun · CEFR A1

more than one potato; round vegetables with brown or red skin and white inside.

For teachers: the plural form of potato, denoting the starchy tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum used as a staple food.

- We had roasted potatoes and carrots with our dinner last night.
- The chef recommended mashing the potatoes with plenty of butter and a hint of garlic to complement the grilled fish.

## Examples

- I usually peel the potatoes before I boil them for dinner.
- The farmer harvested several sacks of potatoes to sell at the local market before the first frost.
- While native to the Andes, potatoes became a fundamental dietary staple in Europe, eventually leading to significant population growth and, later, devastating social consequences during crop failures.

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