russet

1 of 2

noun

rus·​set ˈrə-sət 

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

russet

2 of 2

adjective

: of the color russet

Examples of russet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Sliced leeks are cooked gently in butter then combined with russet potatoes and broth and simmered until meltingly tender. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

For a standard, medium russet potato (7 to 9 ounces), microwave on high for about 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking and checking for doneness every minute after the first 5 minutes. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

If the infestation is severe, the underside of leaves and fruit might also turn bronze or russet in color. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

The restaurant is using 40-count russets from Sun Valley Potatoes, weighing about 1 1/4 pounds each, and also partnered with Westside Drive In to offer the ice cream potato for dessert. — Jim Keyser. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from russet, adjective, russet, from rus, rous red, from Latin russus; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for russet

• gusset

Kids Definition

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