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potato

[puh-tey-toh, -tuh] / pəˈteɪ toʊ, -tə /
NOUN
vegetable
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Hamm, Rex, Slinky Dog, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head and the rest of the plastic crew face off against a digital tablet in a fight for a kid’s attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Mashed Potato Mountain, on one of Daniel’s hard drives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Potato farmer Ben Savidge says if the price of red diesel stays high planting will cost around £5 more per tonne that before the Iran conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Following its grand debut, TJ’s Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips won the “Top New Item” award in 2025.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

“It’s a mixed-up Mr. Potato Head,” he explained, with a whole lot of pride in his voice and no embarrassment at all.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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