They’re both round, orange and probably bad for your health, but which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie? For most people, the answer likely depends on where they’re from ...

Winter markets often look brighter because of those piles of sweet potatoes. A familiar heap of orange ones sits next to a darker, richer purple variety, and most people pause for a second before ...

MSN: Orange vs purple sweet potatoes: Which variety offers more beta-carotene for winter immunity?

Orange vs purple sweet potatoes: Which variety offers more beta-carotene for winter immunity?

[countable] a small individual fact or item; a less important fact or item. The Ministry refused to reveal any more details of the attack. Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. The finer details of the plan have still to be worked out. These are all relatively minor details.

She is gifted with language and is able to layer difficult details in such a way that the result is smooth as water.

As a noun, detail means an isolated aspect of something larger. If you're painting a landscape, don't forget details like individual birds and trees. Detail can also mean a team of workers for a special task. If you go on a group camping trip, try for the food detail instead of the trash detail.