Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spud
noun
spʌd
Definition
A spud is a term commonly used to refer to a potato, particularly when it’s in its fresh or raw state.
Examples
- She baked a spud with cheese and sour cream.
- In the garden, we harvested a lot of spuds this season.
- He ordered a spud with his steak.
Meaning
The word ‘spud’ is often used informally to describe a potato, which is a starchy tuber that is a popular food staple around the world.
Synonyms
- potato
- tater
- tubers
