spud

Example Sentences

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But for some, the true treat will turn out to be the classic oval or oblong-shaped russet spud, good for baking, frying or just plain admiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Cantwell is right to defend the spud against this line of attack.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

But the case, like so many others, fell by the flesh of the spud.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

Baked, boiled, roasted or chipped, the humble spud is a dinner staple.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2023

He'd always say things like, "Jess, we're going to go shoot hoops just the two of us, but when we get back we'll play spud with you."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies