tater

noun

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

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On the menu: smashburgers, french fries, tater tots, milkshakes (traditional and boozy), floats, phosphate sodas, and a smattering of specialty cocktails, beer and wine. David Hudnall updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 Ranking right up there with Mom’s fresh honey whole-wheat bread, tater tots were one of my favorite dinner side dishes growing up. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 And when hunger pangs struck, the glow of the food truck next door promises mouthwatering smashburgers, crispy chicken wings, and a comforting pile of tater tots. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 On April 15, those who spend $5 or more at Dog Haus can get a free side of tater tots using Haus Rewards. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tater

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 15 Jul. 2025.

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