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potatoes

Pronunciation: [pəˈteɪtoʊz]

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Learn how to use potatoes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of vegetable that grows underground. Potatoes are brown or yellow and can be cooked in many different ways, like boiling, baking, or frying.

Example

I love eating mashed potatoes with my dinner.

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I didn't like the way the potatoes were cooked last night.

Example

What is your favorite way to prepare potatoes?

Context: “agriculture”

(noun) the plant that produces potatoes. This plant has green leaves and flowers, and it's grown in gardens and farms for the delicious potatoes it makes.

Example

The farmer planted potatoes in the spring.

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We don't have potatoes growing in our garden this year.

Example

What kind of crops do you think can be grown alongside potatoes?

How to pronounce potatoes

Pronunciation: [pəˈteɪtoʊz]

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