1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot
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Examples of tot in a Sentence
Verb
tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Jack squatted down to August’s eye level (a go-to parenting move of Prince William and Kate Middleton), seemingly amusing the adorable tot with what appeared to be seaweed on his head under his hat!
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
That will require dipping back even one more generation tot he four-digit era to the 1670, which may require a bit more investigation into condition, originality, service records and all the other concerns of acquiring a vintage timepiece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The cute animal theme also supports object recognition as tots get older and the soft and cushiony texture makes this a fun and comfy toy for little ones to interact with.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
Mandy and Mel Craig, the experts behind the Toy Testing Sisters, recommend the spinners below, but there are some items, such as the set of scarves on our list, that are everyday things tots can use for endless rounds of stimulating play.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
The pair posed on a bed for the sweet snaps, with the smiling tot giving his mom a cuddle as Kardashian, 39, posed proudly beside him.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Whether its nailing SpongeBob SquarePants' famous laugh or finding the perfect tone for the pint-sized tots on Rugrats, these actors' abilities to shift their voices is one impressive feat.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
Sickies also offers wings with a variety of sauces, loaded tater tots and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
Jack squatted down to August’s eye level (a go-to parenting move of Prince William and Kate Middleton), seemingly amusing the adorable tot with what appeared to be seaweed on his head under his hat!
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
That will require dipping back even one more generation tot he four-digit era to the 1670, which may require a bit more investigation into condition, originality, service records and all the other concerns of acquiring a vintage timepiece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The cute animal theme also supports object recognition as tots get older and the soft and cushiony texture makes this a fun and comfy toy for little ones to interact with.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024
Mandy and Mel Craig, the experts behind the Toy Testing Sisters, recommend the spinners below, but there are some items, such as the set of scarves on our list, that are everyday things tots can use for endless rounds of stimulating play.
—Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
The pair posed on a bed for the sweet snaps, with the smiling tot giving his mom a cuddle as Kardashian, 39, posed proudly beside him.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Whether its nailing SpongeBob SquarePants' famous laugh or finding the perfect tone for the pint-sized tots on Rugrats, these actors' abilities to shift their voices is one impressive feat.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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
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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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