Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
new-potato
noun
/ˌnjuː pəˈteɪtəʊ/
Definition
A new-potato is a young, tender potato that is harvested early in the growing season.
Examples
- She made a delicious potato salad with fresh new potatoes.
- New potatoes are perfect for boiling and serving with butter.
- At the market, I found some new potatoes that were just picked that morning.
Meaning
New potatoes are small, freshly harvested potatoes that have not yet matured fully. They are known for their thin skins and sweeter flavor compared to fully grown potatoes.
Synonyms
- Young potato
- Early potato
