Meaning & Definition of word "Potato"

Potato

/pəˈteɪtoʊ/

1. A starchy tuber that is a root vegetable, typically brown or yellow in skin color and white or yellow in flesh, widely cultivated as a food source.
- Example: I prepared mashed potato as a side dish for dinner.
2. The plant Solanum tuberosum, which produces the edible tubers.
- Example: We planted potato in the garden this spring.
3. A term used in informal contexts to denote a person perceived as clumsy or dull-witted.
- Example: He felt like a potato after tripping over his own feet.

From Spanish 'patata', from Taíno 'batata'.

couch potato:

A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television.

hot potato:

A controversial issue or situation that is difficult to handle.

potato sack race:

A racing game in which competitors place both legs in a sack and hop towards a finish line.

mashed potato:

Potatoes that have been boiled and mashed, often served as a side dish.

French fries:

Potatoes that have been cut into strips and deep-fried.

potato chip:

Thin slices of potato that are fried until crispy, often eaten as a snack.

Meaning: Couch potato

Example Sentence: He's a real couch potato; he never goes outside.

Meaning: Get roasted like a potato

Example Sentence: He got roasted like a potato during that debate.