Spud: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is most commonly used in informal or colloquial speech, especially in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It is often used humorously.

• I'm having a spud for dinner
• Let's make some spud fries

This is the standard term that you would use in everyday conversation, writing, cooking, and in more formal contexts. It is understood universally in English-speaking countries.

• I bought a bag of potatoes
• Boil the potatoes until they're soft

This term is an informal, slang version mainly used in the United States. It has a rural or southern connotation.

• Fry up some taters for breakfast
• We're having mashed taters for dinner

Typically used in agricultural settings to refer to a young potato or a digging tool.

• We harvested a large basket of spuds from the garden.
• He used the spud to dig holes for planting flowers.

Commonly used in both everyday and professional language to refer to any device or instrument used to carry out a particular function or task.

• A hammer is a very basic and common tool found in most households.
• She has all the tools she needs to complete the project.

Best used in formal or professional settings to refer to putting a plan or system into operation or to describe tools or instruments.

• The company plans to implement the new software next month.
• Farmers use various implements for planting and harvesting crops.