: a revolving tray used for serving food, condiments, or relishes

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Choose a bundle with or without accessories such as a 360-degree lazy Susan cooking surface. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 There is chicken on the dining table and a pot of rice, both miraculously still steaming on top of the lazy Susan. Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 Lazy Susan Serving Platter with Lid This clever lazy Susan is the best way to plate your favorite party snacks. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 Lazy Susans for Quick Access to Daily Products A rotating turntable — commonly known as a lazy Susan — is one of the simplest ways to make a bathroom more functional. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lazy Susan

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lazy Susan was in 1912

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“Lazy Susan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lazy%20Susan. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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