potato

/pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ noun A1

The edible starchy tuber of the plant species Solanum tuberosum. (countable, uncountable)
The plant that produces this tuber. (countable, uncountable)
A person or animal shaped like a potato, that is, with a large belly and/or short legs. (countable, uncountable)
Metaphor for a person or thing of little value. (countable, uncountable)
A mentally handicapped person. (countable, slang, uncountable)
A camera that takes poor-quality pictures or videos. (countable, uncountable)
An underpowered computer or other device, especially when small in size. (countable, slang, uncountable)

Plural potatoes

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“I never in all my life saw or heard anything to equal her,” muttered Marilla, beating a retreat down to the cellar after potatoes.

Anne of Green Gables, p. 45 · C1

Then, they eat some hot mashed potatoes.

Thanksgiving at Grandma's, p. 1 · A1

Another villager wanted to help and brought potatoes.

Stone Soup, p. 1 · A2

Chloe said, “We use the term couch potato for someone who watches too much television.”

Breakfast and Slang, p. 1 · B2

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