1
: coarse homespun usually reddish-brown cloth
2
: a reddish brown
3
: any of various apples having rough russet-colored skins
4
: a usually large elongated potato especially suited for baking
: of the color russet
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Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the grocery store, this year’s Thanksgiving list includes a Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey, fresh yellow onions, russet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The meal includes the classic elements of a traditional feast: a Good & Gather turkey (up to 10 lbs.), Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, and russet potatoes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
With proper storage, most potatoes will last for about two to three months in a root cellar, but some late-season russet potatoes stay fresh for an impressive seven to eight months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The choice of what potato to use for mashed potatoes can be subjective, but Yukon Golds and russet potatoes are two of the most popular options.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the grocery store, this year’s Thanksgiving list includes a Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey, fresh yellow onions, russet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The meal includes the classic elements of a traditional feast: a Good & Gather turkey (up to 10 lbs.), Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Heinz Home Style Roasted Turkey Gravy, Stove Top Stuffing Mix, and russet potatoes.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
With proper storage, most potatoes will last for about two to three months in a root cellar, but some late-season russet potatoes stay fresh for an impressive seven to eight months.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Russet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/russet. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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russet
1 of 2 noun
rus·set
ˈrəs-ət 
1
: coarse homespun usually reddish brown cloth
2
: a reddish brown
3
: any of various usually late-ripening apples that have rough mostly russet-colored skins
russet
2 of 2 adjective
: of the color russet
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