tray

tray

noun \ˈtrā\

Definition of TRAY

: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles

— tray·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun

Examples of TRAY

1. She carried the tray of food to our table.
2. a car with several storage trays

Origin of TRAY

Middle English, from Old English trīg, trēg; akin to Old Swedish trø wooden grain measure and probably to Old English trēow tree — more at tree

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with TRAY

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