tater

noun

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

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For a classic Dallas meal, opt for the 16 oz Royal Ribeye from Sherman, and a side of duck fat tater tots. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026 Gavin suggests loading up your tater tots or nachos with leftover chili, and then finishing them off with cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 The cheeseburger combo is served with tater tots or fries. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 Underneath a golden brown layer of tater tots, a scramble of beans, chiles, and lots of creamy Southwestern flavors await. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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