tater
4 synonyms for tater, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An informal word for a potato.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
spud
white potato
How to use tater
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mashed taters
a couch tater (playful spelling of couch potato)
hit a tater
Very informal and folksy; you would not use it in formal writing.
Etymology
A casual, clipped pronunciation of "potato" — the same pattern that gives 'mater for tomato and 'naner for banana.
Full origin of tater →Frequently asked questions
What does “tater” mean?
The word “tater” means an informal word for a potato. In plain terms, slang for a potato, or (in baseball) a home run.
How do you pronounce “tater”?
“Tater” is pronounced TAY-tuh (/ˈteɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tater” in a sentence?
Here is “tater” used in a sentence: “Grandma always made mashed taters on Sundays.”
What part of speech is “tater”?
“Tater” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tater” have?
“Tater” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal word for a potato.
Related words
patater
tatie
