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Tuber

Verb / ˈtu:bɜ: / Another word for tuber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tuber is a swollen, underground stem or root of a plant, such as a potato.

Synonyms & similar words

tuber genustuber root bulb rhizome corm tuberoid tuberlike stolon tubercle tubercule tuberosity protuberance swelling lump knob bump

Example sentences

  1. The potato is a tuber that grows underground.
  2. I planted a tuber and it sprouted into a beautiful flower.
  3. Tubers like potatoes and yams are used as food.
  4. The plant stores nutrients in its tuber.
  5. The tuber of the tulip plant is often planted in the fall.

Quotes

  • “Every tuber in the Andes was at the mercy of the conquistador.” - Tom Robbins
  • “The potato is a tuber, a root vegetable that is the most widely cultivated food crop in the United States.” - Michael Pollan
  • “It is the potato tuber that is to blame for the potato's bad reputation.” - Michael Pollan

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