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tater

[tey-ter] / ˈteɪ tər /


NOUN
potato
Synonyms


NOUN
spud
Synonyms
STRONG


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While Mic Drop offers some of the food you’d typically find at a karaoke lounge such as tater tots, truffle popcorn and pizza, the venue has some surprising options as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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

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

When he was younger, he’d sit at the bar and eat tater tots or grilled cheese while his dad laughed and held court for hours at a time.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss