Definition

1. Noun:
   • A potato that has been cooked by baking it in an oven. The potato is typically cooked whole, often with its skin on, resulting in a soft interior and a crispy skin.

Usage

• The term "baked potato" refers specifically to the cooking method (baking) and the food item (potato). It is a common side dish or main course.
• It is typically served with various toppings such as butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, or bacon bits.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For dinner, I had a steak with a baked potato.
  • The restaurant serves a delicious baked potato with all the fixings.
  • She wrapped the potato in foil before putting it in the oven to make a baked potato.

Advanced Usage

• "Loaded baked potato": A baked potato topped with a generous combination of ingredients like cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives.
  • He ordered a loaded baked potato as his main meal.

Variants and Related Words

• Jacket potato (n): A synonym for "baked potato," commonly used in British English.
  • In the UK, a baked potato is often called a jacket potato.

Synonyms

• Oven-baked potato: A more descriptive synonym emphasizing the cooking method.

Noun

1. potato that has been cooked by baking it in an oven