tot

1 of 2

noun

1
: a small child
2
: a small drink or allowance of liquor : shot

tot

2 of 2

verb

totted; totting

transitive verb

: to add together : total
usually used with up
tots up the score

Examples of tot in a Sentence

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Noun
The cute animal theme also supports object recognition as tots get older and the soft and cushiony texture makes this a fun and comfy toy for little ones to interact with. Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 Mandy and Mel Craig, the experts behind the Toy Testing Sisters, recommend the spinners below, but there are some items, such as the set of scarves on our list, that are everyday things tots can use for endless rounds of stimulating play. Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 The pair posed on a bed for the sweet snaps, with the smiling tot giving his mom a cuddle as Kardashian, 39, posed proudly beside him. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Whether its nailing SpongeBob SquarePants' famous laugh or finding the perfect tone for the pint-sized tots on Rugrats, these actors' abilities to shift their voices is one impressive feat. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024 Additional courses such as Wisconsin cheese or the restaurant’s signature caviar tater tot (inspired by the chefs’ love for McDonald’s hash browns) can be added for a personalized dining experience. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 Usually, there’s someone in charge, lest there be too many Jell-O salads or tater tot hot dishes (both Midwestern favorites). Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Grand Velas’ family-friendly features go above and beyond the usual kids programming to include a tiny tots spa menu, a dedicated baby concierge for setting up suites and guiding activities, and even a program to commemorate baby’s first haircut — all while maintaining an elegance for adults. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 More than 1,000 bottles of Fleur de Miraval Rosé Champagne were popped (for this third year of the partnership between the French maison and the Academy), and bites—from tater tots topped with caviar, wagyu slices, and duck bao to dark chocolate eclairs and strawberry paris-brest—were passed. David Graver, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

Verb

tot., abbreviation of total

First Known Use

Noun

1725, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1772, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of tot was in 1725

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Cite this Entry

“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tot. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tot

noun
ˈtät
: a small child

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