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What is the Plural of “Potato”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

SingularpotatoPluralpotatoes
Rule: irregularIPA: /pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Singular and Plural Form of Potato

Potato is the singular noun form. Potatoes is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A round brown or white vegetable that grows in soil.

Why is the Plural of Potato “potatoes”?

The Irregular Plural Rule for Potato

This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules.

Plural pattern: irregular.

How to Remember the Plural of Potato

“potato” → “potatoes” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Potato

See potato and potatoes used in real sentences side by side.

  • I like baked potatoes with butter. A1
  • My family grows potatoes in the garden every summer. A2
  • Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and essential vitamins. B1

Common Plural Mistakes with Potato

Wrong: I bought five potatos at the market.

Correct: I bought five potatoes at the market.

Irregular plural: potato becomes potatoes, not potatos

Wrong: The potato is fresh and delicious.

Correct: The potatoes are fresh and delicious.

Plural subject requires plural verb: potatoes are, not is

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Potato

These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Potato

What is the plural of “potato”?

The plural of “potato” is “potatoes”.

Is “potatoes” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.

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