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 Diners have a choice of seasoned tater tots or a small pub salad for a side. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2024 The neighborhood's best sidewalk terrace, people watching and sublime Wagyu steaks, sea bass and gouda tater tots await at Meat Market. Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024 The Pride Brunch Burger blends lemon chile aioli, green onion, bacon, tater tots, queso blanco, medium egg and candied pepitas on a rainbow waffle tortilla. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024 The petite golden squares have the crunch of a tater tot with a soft, gnocchi-like center that’s as silky as Robuchon’s pommes purée. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 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 17 Jun. 2024.

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