A baked potato.
Jacket potato
Example Sentences
"Jacket potato with beans, please."
"A jacket potato with cheese."
Etymology & History
British term for baked potato, from the potato keeping its skin 'jacket' during cooking. Americans say 'baked potato'. The term emerged in the 20th century. Common British pub and café food, served with various fillings (beans, cheese, tuna). More British terminology specificity.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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