How to Use spud in a Sentence

spud

noun
  • Lay’s were made out of the spuds.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Or just leave the potato peels on the spuds.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
  • These spuds are ready to party.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
  • But the case, like so many others, fell by the flesh of the spud.
    — Ali Watkins, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Try a piece of roasted lemony cod with your spuds.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • If the spud bar smashes through, a person could too.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
  • These sorta-spicy spud nuggets become pasty and dry in there.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Here are a few of my favorite recipes starring this tasty, easy-going spud.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The spuds are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and dressed with just the right amount of salt.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The spuds were good but that was more of a sour cream, cheddar, and chives thing than an air fryer thing.
    — Joe Ray, WIRED, 10 May 2018
  • The eatery serves them up full of the flavor of beef tallow, right down to the meaty flecks stuck to the spuds.
    — Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2019
  • The best part of this recipe might not even be the use of pre-shredded spuds, but rather the onion component.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Grab a copy of one of these page-turners and start living the life of the erudite sofa spud.
    — Wired Staff, Wired, 23 Dec. 2019
  • To do so requires either spud or an auger, a large drill powered by hand or by a small motor.
    — John Perritano, Popular Mechanics, 22 Dec. 2020
  • When digging, be careful not to cut through the tubers or bruise the spuds with rough handling.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Use this simple guide on how to cure potatoes to help your spuds store well for several months.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Fall's favorite spud gets its chance on the dessert table with this seasonal pound cake recipe.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • Its convection heat gets the spuds buttery and creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Dig out from underneath the spuds a sandwich of the epic, hefty variety.
    — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Up your potato salad game and impress fellow guests with this cajun-style spud recipe.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Basil is known for deterring thrips while also adding flavor to your mild-mannered spuds.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • These buttery spuds are best served hot and enjoyed around the holiday table, or any day of the year.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • The process is slow and involves using a spud bar—a heavy piece of steel—to pound on the ice directly in front of him.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Look for unblemished spuds with no cuts, bruises, or discoloration.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The kitchen takes spuds and turns them into soft gnocchi, pierogis and beignets with a perfect golden crust.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Have a little fun in the kitchen smashing the tiny spuds before seasoning with garlic and rosemary.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Your best bets for this skillet potato recipe are the spuds that sit near the middle; offering a blend of both qualities.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Despite its stealthy existence, these spuds are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
  • From mashed potatoes to potato salad, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy these simple, but versatile spuds.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • A little onion soup mix works magic, transforming simple spuds into something that tastes like it simmered all day.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

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