tot

noun

\ ˈtät

Definition of tot

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a small child : toddler

2 : a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot

tot

verb

totted; totting

Definition of tot (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to add together : total —usually used with up tots up the score

intransitive verb

: add

Examples of tot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The iconic brand first launched its Dior Baby store in 1967 and since then, has been dressing fashionable tots around the world. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "6 Brands Meghan Markle Wears That Also Make Adorable Baby Clothes," 21 Feb. 2019 The restaurant offers healthy grain bowls as well as more indulgent duck-fat tater tots (rooms from $189). — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "Your Next Trip Might Change Your Life," 1 June 2018 There will be a children’s station with spaghetti marinara and meatballs, barbecue chicken tenders and sweet potato tater tots. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "117 ways to celebrate mom: Your San Diego guide to Mother's Day brunches, lunches and dinners," 7 May 2018 Suite 100, to discuss permits for a shade structure at the tot lot and pathway lighting bollards at Powerhouse Park; and fees for electric vehicle charging at the new Civic Center. — Laura Groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "On the agenda, May 20," 20 May 2018 Here, a sampling: tater tots that are meant to be dipped into a Miller High Life, mushroom French toast, gumbo cut with popcorn rice. — Andrew Parks, Condé Nast Traveler, "11 Best Brunches in New Orleans," 4 Mar. 2018 Without the tots this burger is a solid option for those who are vegan or simply health conscious. — Taylor Palmby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Are there healthy food options at Summerfest? Kind of and we've ranked and rated them for you," 5 July 2018 The squad is stacked, with the likes of beer-cheese tater tots and French-Vietnamese sandwiches. — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "Diamondbacks are selling 18-inch carne asada hot dogs at Chase Field and we can't wait to try one," 6 Mar. 2018 Another issue is that some Brooklyn area cafes are serving tots decaf shots of espresso. — Charlotte Hilton Andersen, Redbook, "Parenting," 16 Feb. 2012

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