tater

noun

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

Examples of tater in a Sentence

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The kids buffet menu includes chicken tenders, tater tots and macaroni and cheese. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Then, have dinner on-site at the Hearth & Candle, or just around the corner at Lot Six, featuring killer local beers and Korean-style karaage chicken clubs, banh mi, and a tater tot poutine. Corey Seymour, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024 Scare yourself silly, buy a record and eat tater tots No other fall event magically captures the grit, authenticity and originality of Atlanta's eastside like the Little Five Points Halloween Parade and Festival. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024 Dig in: The shop serves breakfast and lunch including tater tot bowls and buffalo chicken sandwiches, and has a full vegan menu. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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