tater
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tater
First recorded in 1750–60; by shortening and dialectal substitution of -er for final -o; see feller 1
Example Sentences
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Lamb Weston, based in Idaho, has a market value of close to $6.5 billion and is a major producer of frozen-potato products including french fries, hash browns and tater tots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
“There was a big downturn in Redlands,” he said while munching on tater tots.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
Eat breakfast for dinner with this sausage and egg tater tot casserole.
From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023
If you've ever pulled up a potato plant only to find a half-rotten tater, you'll know the disappointment.
From Salon • May 31, 2023
I flick two tater tots into my mouth, motioning that I can’t speak while I’m chewing.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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