Synonyms for

Yam

Verb / jæm / Another word for yam — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweet potato-like root vegetable

Synonyms & similar words

yamplant taro cassava potato turnip carrot beet radish parsnip rutabaga jicama celeriac daikon yucca kohlrabi plantain

Example sentences

  1. I peeled and boiled the yams for dinner.
  2. My mom makes the best yam casserole.
  3. The yam is a popular vegetable in African cuisine.
  4. I prefer yams over regular potatoes.
  5. Yams are a great source of fiber and potassium.

Quotes

  • "I'm a weirdo. I don't like sweet potato casserole, I don't like yams, I don't like pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice lattes." - D'Arcy Carden
  • "I love sweet potato pie. I love it. But yams, I don't know what to do with them." - Kelis
  • "My favorite food is yams. The purple ones. They're kind of sweet and they're really good." - Jhene Aiko

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