1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot
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Verb
tot up the prices of the individual pieces and see if buying the whole set makes more sense
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
For families Let’s be honest, this hotel is much too cool for couples to spoil it for the rest of us with their screaming tots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The Lego Galaxy themed land will also feature a tot spot playground, Rocket Assembly Bay brick play area, Orbital Outpost gift shop and three restaurants.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
More than 1 million pounds of tater tots have been recalled across 26 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
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Schoolchildren are being sent home on Friday with their devices to be ready for remote learning, and parents will know by noon on Sunday whether their tots will be staying home or not, the mayor said at a storm briefing on Friday.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
For families Let’s be honest, this hotel is much too cool for couples to spoil it for the rest of us with their screaming tots.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
The Lego Galaxy themed land will also feature a tot spot playground, Rocket Assembly Bay brick play area, Orbital Outpost gift shop and three restaurants.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
More than 1 million pounds of tater tots have been recalled across 26 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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