couch potato UK /ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪtəʊ/US [ˈkʰäʊ̯t͡ʃ pʰəˌtʰeɪ̯ɾoʊ̯] noun1 •A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television, eating snacks or drinking alcohol.Being a couch potato won't let you help achieve your goals.Bah! What lesson can a couch potato father teach his kids! formscouch potatoes