tater

noun

ta·​ter ˈtā-tər How to pronounce tater (audio)
1
dialect : potato
2

Examples of tater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There's always a server nearby who'll introduce you to a host of dishes, from hoisin duck tater tots to pulled pork sandwiches, curated by celebrity chef James Martin. Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 29 July 2024 Also on the menu are flights of french fries or tater tots with four seasonings — truffle, cajun, cheesy with bacon and Michael Waltrip’s secret dusting. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2024 Fans have been begging for the shredded, fried potato side to rejoin Arby’s menu ever since these crispy taters left in 2021. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 July 2024 The restaurant’s menu features hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers to go with sides such as fries, tater tots and onion rings. Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tater 

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tater was in 1759

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“Tater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tater. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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