tot

noun

Definition of totnext
1
as in toddler

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as in pop

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Recent Examples of tot The tot was seen resting her head against her mom’s chest while wearing a onesie in the leopard-print carrier. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Then the man would offer the tot a small treat—a marshmallow, all white and plush. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 The tot also knows her way around a tennis court. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 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 tot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tot
  1. toddler
  2. load
  3. tyke
  4. slug
  5. infant
  6. peg
  7. newborn
  8. belt
Noun
  • Between working from home, being a busy mom to a toddler, and prioritizing comfort, matching sets are my go-to uniform.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Available now, the free update features one new hairstyle, three adult hairstyles now available for kids and three new CAS assets for toddlers.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of toddler
Noun
  • FanDuel Sportsbook New York FanDuel Sportsbook has very fast load times and overall smooth navigation.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Flat-fee load rates would not see annual increases but will rise by $5 next year.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Jet Fans of the New York Jets will adore this slick moniker for a tiny tyke.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Told from a baby’s perspective, the Nickelodeon classic kept the action at ground (or carpet) level, offering a hilarious exploration of how tykes perceive and process adult concepts.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tyke
Noun
  • Trim back the dead foliage in fall to improve your garden’s appearance and prevent slug eggs from overwintering.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Families can learn about slugs, spiders, vultures and more during Creepy Critters Month at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, a park district news release said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of slug
Noun
  • Once, apparently, my aunt had tried to shove my infant mother off their mother’s lap.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Many of these elements have been seen around infant stars before, notably in the system PDS 70, but not in unison.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of infant
Noun
  • After axemen cleared paths through the oaks, elms, and basswoods, the surveyors stretched a standardized measure called a Gunter’s chain—a hundred links to a chain, eighty chains to a mile—and marked the distances with tally pegs.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • One of his earliest experiments at university was an ordinary clothes peg recreated in sterling silver.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of peg
Noun
  • But many also can’t afford the childcare rates for newborns, which tend to be particularly high.
    — Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In Riverside County, newborns can be surrendered at most hospitals and fire stations.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of newborn
Noun
  • The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of belt

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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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