Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platter—
Jonathan Daniels
Jonathan DanielsExamples of platter in a Sentence
large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
Recent Examples on the Web
Transfer the eggs to a serving platter and dust with paprika.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, economists have been quick to serve India on a silver platter as a powerful rival to China, particularly for its global manufacturing, investment, and growth capabilities.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Photo : Sinna Nasseri Sweet Spots Even the youngest enthusiasts get their treats delivered on a silver platter.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
That is to say, the Land of the Gods has claimed a controversial plant and given it a divine place on the local platter.
—Arbab Ali & Nadeem Sarwar, Saveur, 18 Apr. 2024
Serve the chicken on the skewers or slide the meat onto a serving platter.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Guinness has certified its cheese platter, featuring a hundred and eleven varieties, as the largest known to restaurant-going man.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The colors feed a platter of cravings and probably feature at least one of your favorite desserts: Madeleine, Galette, Affogato, Muscovado, Ganache, Chocolate Colour, Bombolone, and more.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2024
The 140th Anniversary Edition adds a copper platter and other refinements, mechanical and aesthetic, to last year’s choice.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
Since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, economists have been quick to serve India on a silver platter as a powerful rival to China, particularly for its global manufacturing, investment, and growth capabilities.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
Photo : Sinna Nasseri Sweet Spots Even the youngest enthusiasts get their treats delivered on a silver platter.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
That is to say, the Land of the Gods has claimed a controversial plant and given it a divine place on the local platter.
—Arbab Ali & Nadeem Sarwar, Saveur, 18 Apr. 2024
Serve the chicken on the skewers or slide the meat onto a serving platter.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Guinness has certified its cheese platter, featuring a hundred and eleven varieties, as the largest known to restaurant-going man.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The colors feed a platter of cravings and probably feature at least one of your favorite desserts: Madeleine, Galette, Affogato, Muscovado, Ganache, Chocolate Colour, Bombolone, and more.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2024
The 140th Anniversary Edition adds a copper platter and other refinements, mechanical and aesthetic, to last year’s choice.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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platter
noun
plat·ter
ˈplat-ər 
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
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