potato

verb

noun

A potato is a round or oval vegetable that grows underground. It is brown or yellow on the outside and white or yellow on the inside. People eat it in many ways, like mashed, baked, or fried.
A potato can also mean a hole in a sock where your toe might stick out.
Sometimes, people jokingly call a bad camera a potato because it takes blurry pictures.

Synonym

p'tater
tater

Sentences

Potatoes are a type of food we can cook.
You can make French fries from potatoes.
Some people like to plant potatoes in their gardens.
Potatoes can be yellow, brown, or red.
I had a potato for lunch today.

Word Explanation:

A potato is a type of vegetable that grows underground. It has a brown skin and is soft and white inside. People cook potatoes in different ways, like making fries or mashed potatoes. They are yummy and good for you!

Word in hindi

आलू

aaloo

Other variations in hindi

आलू aaloo
बटाटा batata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'potato' mean?

A potato is a round or oval vegetable that grows underground. It has a brown or yellow skin and is usually white or yellow inside. People eat potatoes in many ways, like mashed, fried, or baked.

How do you pronounce 'potato'?

You say 'potato' like this: puh-tay-toh.

What is the origin of the word 'potato'?

The word 'potato' comes from the Spanish word 'patata', which was used to describe the vegetable when it was brought to Europe from the Americas.

What is the meaning of 'potato' in Bengali?

The word 'potato' in Bengali is 'আলু' (Ālu).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Potatoes can grow in many colors, including yellow, red, and purple!

Proverb

"A potato in the hand is worth two in the bush." This means it's better to have something you can use than to hope for something better.

Quote

"The potato is a great food for the people." - Unknown

Mini blog:

The Adventures of Poppy the Potato

Once upon a time, in a sunny garden, there lived a cheerful potato named Poppy. Poppy loved to play hide and seek with her friends, the carrots and peas.

One day, they decided to have a race! Poppy rolled and tumbled, giggling all the way. But oh no! She got stuck in a muddy puddle!

With the help of her friends, they pulled her out, and they all laughed together. Poppy learned that teamwork makes everything fun!

So, remember, whether you’re a potato or a pea, friends make every adventure special!