sweet potato
noun
1
: a tropical vine (Ipomoea batatas) of the morning-glory family that is often grown for its edible tuberous root or for its ornamental variously shaped green to purple leaves and usually white to pinkish funnel-shaped flowers with pink to purple centers
also
: the large thick sweet and nutritious tuberous root of the sweet potato that has beige, yellow, orange, red, or purple flesh and is cooked and eaten as a vegetable compare yam sense 2
2
: ocarina
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In a large bowl, whisk together sweet potato puree, maple syrup, eggs, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt until smooth.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato and onion to the skillet.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Feel free to swap in other seasonal vegetables such as sweet potato or butternut squash, or serve with naan or quinoa for a twist.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Beyond burgers, customers can find classics like jumbo hot dogs, sweet potato tots and coleslaw, according to the restaurant’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato and onion to the skillet.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Feel free to swap in other seasonal vegetables such as sweet potato or butternut squash, or serve with naan or quinoa for a twist.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Beyond burgers, customers can find classics like jumbo hot dogs, sweet potato tots and coleslaw, according to the restaurant’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweet potato
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“Sweet potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20potato. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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