tuber

1 of 2

noun (1)

tu·ber ˈtü-bər How to pronounce tuber (audio)

ˈtyü-

plural tubers

: a short fleshy usually underground stem bearing minute scale leaves each of which bears a bud in its axil and is potentially able to produce a new plant

Wireworms work beneath the soil, tunneling in the potato tubers and sometimes doing serious damage.

Glenn Drowns

Manioc flour, made from cassava (a starchy tuber), is available at many Latin American markets.

Paul Theroux

compare bulb, corm

: a fleshy root or rhizome resembling a tuber

: tuberosity

tuber

2 of 2

noun (2)

tub·er ˈtü-bər How to pronounce tuber (audio)

ˈtyü-

plural tubers

: a person who engages in the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope) : one who participates in tubing

With so many tubers using the river, streambank erosion became a problem at popular exit points.

Jerry Gerlach et al.

Skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers have seen everything Mother Nature can throw at them this winter.

Ron Leonardi

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Noun

The plant’s tuber, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, contains the potentially toxic alkaloid tetrahydropalmatine, according to officials.

Dan Adams, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 The New Braunfels enclave of Gruene is famous for its tuber-friendly restaurants that move people through with stunning efficiency.

Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 The tuber is utilized at the spot in the making of everything from flour and sweeteners to vinegars, aminos and breads.

Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 8 July 2022 Flowers to start from seed: Achimenes (tuber), brachyscome, dianthus, stock (seed needs light), larkspur Herbs to start from seed: Sorrel Alaska Botanical Garden: Join now.

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2022 Rather than a spud, the results stipulated that the sample was a tuber — the underground stem of a plant.

Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022 The edible parts of these plants are grown underground as a tuber.

Amy Pennington, Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2022 Despite the disappointing message from Guinness, Colin and Donna still keep Doug in their home, where the tuber sits in their freezer.

Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 That tuber will disappear, being food for the new plant.

oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Latin, swelling, truffle; perhaps akin to Latin tumēre to swell — more at thumb entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1968, in the meaning defined above

单词	tuber
释义	tuber 1 of 2 noun (1) tu·ber ˈtü-bər ˈtyü- plural tubers 1 a : a short fleshy usually underground stem bearing minute scale leaves each of which bears a bud in its axil and is potentially able to produce a new plant Wireworms work beneath the soil, tunneling in the potato tubers and sometimes doing serious damage. Glenn Drowns Manioc flour, made from cassava (a starchy tuber), is available at many Latin American markets. Paul Theroux compare bulb, corm b : a fleshy root or rhizome resembling a tuber 2 : tuberosity tuber 2 of 2 noun (2) tub·er ˈtü-bər ˈtyü- plural tubers : a person who engages in the sport or activity of riding an inner tube (as down a river or snowy slope) : one who participates in tubing With so many tubers using the river, streambank erosion became a problem at popular exit points. Jerry Gerlach et al. Skiers, snowboarders and snow tubers have seen everything Mother Nature can throw at them this winter. Ron Leonardi Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The plant’s tuber, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, contains the potentially toxic alkaloid tetrahydropalmatine, according to officials. Dan Adams, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 The New Braunfels enclave of Gruene is famous for its tuber-friendly restaurants that move people through with stunning efficiency. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 The tuber is utilized at the spot in the making of everything from flour and sweeteners to vinegars, aminos and breads. Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 8 July 2022 Flowers to start from seed: Achimenes (tuber), brachyscome, dianthus, stock (seed needs light), larkspur Herbs to start from seed: Sorrel Alaska Botanical Garden: Join now. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2022 Rather than a spud, the results stipulated that the sample was a tuber — the underground stem of a plant. Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022 The edible parts of these plants are grown underground as a tuber. Amy Pennington, Sunset Magazine, 22 Mar. 2022 Despite the disappointing message from Guinness, Colin and Donna still keep Doug in their home, where the tuber sits in their freezer. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 That tuber will disappear, being food for the new plant. oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun (1) Latin, swelling, truffle; perhaps akin to Latin tumēre to swell — more at thumb entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) 1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun (2) 1968, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition tuber noun tu·ber ˈtü-bər ˈtyü- : a short thick fleshy usually underground stem (as of a potato plant) having buds that can produce new plants Medical Definition tuber noun tu·ber ˈt(y)ü-bər : an anatomical prominence : tuberosity
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tuber

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