English Word · Intermediate
Hasselback
A single unit of potato or other root vegetable in the dish of Hasselback potatoes
Pronunciation: /ˈhæsəlbæk/
Meaning
A style of preparing potatoes by making thin, parallel slices across the potato without cutting all the way through.
Example
We served Hasselback potatoes as a side dish for the roast chicken.
We served Hasselback potatoes as a side dish for the roast chicken.
Practice tips
- Practice Hasselback out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.