platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər 

1

a

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

b

: plate sense 3c(2)

2

: a phonograph record

platterful

ˈpla-tər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

see also on a platter

Examples 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

Prepare for roasting Place the meat on a rimmed platter and pat dry well, using paper towels. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025

As you get situated in the 20-person car, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of Champagne and an aperitif platter; a personal well-being concierge also ensures your entire journey is seamless. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

Lunch enchilada, taco or combo platters are about $14 weekdays. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025

Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for platter

• atter
• batter
• blatter
• catarrh
• chatter
• clatter
• fatter
• flatter
• hatter
• latter
• matter
• natter

Kids Definition

platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈplat-ər 

1

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

2

: a phonograph record