Word
spud
US/ˈspəd/
UK/spˈʌd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an informal word for a potato. You might hear this used when talking about cooking or farming.
n. an informal term for a potato. Often used in culinary or agricultural contexts within certain regional dialects.
Examples
“I am peeling a few spuds for the dinner tonight.”
“The local market sells organic spuds that are perfect for roasting or making thick mashed potatoes.”
“While the chef experimented with exotic tubers, the restaurant's most popular side dish remained a simple plate of roasted spuds seasoned with rosemary and sea salt.”
Examples
simple
“I am peeling a few spuds for the dinner tonight.”
contextual
“The local market sells organic spuds that are perfect for roasting or making thick mashed potatoes.”
complex
“While the chef experimented with exotic tubers, the restaurant's most popular side dish remained a simple plate of roasted spuds seasoned with rosemary and sea salt.”
Usage
Informal and dialectal; common in British, Irish, and Australian English.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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