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potato

[puh-tey-toh, -tuh] / pəˈteɪ toʊ, -tə /
NOUN
vegetable
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The raw potato write-off, rising factory costs, and inflationary pressures contributed to a higher manufacturing cost per pound.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The sweet potato coconut soup hit the spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A bottle cap or crease in a potato chip bag is fair game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

In Philadelphia, it means something else entirely — a sweet, sugary confection that looks like a tiny potato but tastes like a coconut-cream dream.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Sam put a forkful of potato into his mouth.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry