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 Additional courses such as Wisconsin cheese or the restaurant’s signature caviar tater tot (inspired by the chefs’ love for McDonald’s hash browns) can be added for a personalized dining experience. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 No trip to Truth is complete without an order of the cheesy, crisp tater tot casserole and, to round out the meal, a layered slice of coconut cake made by Botello’s mom, Janel. Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024 More than 1,000 bottles of Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne were popped (for this third year of the partnership between the French maison and the Academy), and bites—from tater tots topped with caviar, wagyu slices, and duck bao to dark chocolate eclairs and strawberry paris-brest—were passed. David Graver, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 The family-friendly restaurant offers a range of appetizers, taters, tacos, sandwiches, sliders and entrees with meats such as ribs, brisket, chicken and pork, according to the menu. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2024 Usually, there’s someone in charge, lest there be too many Jell-O salads or tater tot hot dishes (both Midwestern favorites). Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Reba McEntire calls bottom 4 singer 'a star,' gives standing ovation 'The Voice' contestants join forces for Taylor Swift tributes: 'Supergroup vibes' 'The Voice' coach Reba McEntire is more than her tater tots. USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024 Other notable and unique entries on the list include Nashville hot chicken fries, blooming quesadilla ring, Rueben pickle bites, slow-cooker grape jelly meatballs, cowboy caviar and tater tot casserole. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2024 Together known as Sugar and Tater, the couple loves to order tater tots at Sonic on all sorts of occasions, even a special holiday like Valentine's Day. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Apr. 2024.

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