noun
- a starchy edible root vegetable that grows in tropical regions
- a sweet potato
Usage: informal; primarily Southern U.S.
Examples
- She roasted yams with marshmallows for Thanksgiving dinner.
- The farmer grew yams in his tropical garden.
- Yams are a staple food in many African countries.
- The recipe called for two large yams, peeled and diced.
- At the market, she bought yams to make pie.
- The candied yams were the most popular side dish.