platter

noun

plat·ter | \ ˈpla-tər

Definition of platter

1a : a large plate used especially for serving meat

b : plate sense 3c(2)

2 : a phonograph record

on a platter

: without effort : very easily can have the presidency on a platter— Jonathan Daniels

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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.

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Transfer the asparagus to a platter, then scrape any remaining toasty crumbs from the sheet pan onto the top, then sprinkle with dill. — Ashley Rodriguez, Woman's Day, "Parmesan Roasted Asparagus," 10 Apr. 2019 Transfer tomatoes and garlic to platter; squeeze garlic cloves from skins. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Seared Steak with Blistered Tomatoes," 17 Aug. 2018 Grill, cut sides down, until charred, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. — Kate Merker, Country Living, "Charred Gem Lettuce," 10 Aug. 2018 Remove the patties to a platter, cover them loosely with foil to keep warm, and set them aside to rest for about 5 minutes. — Penelope Green, House Beautiful, "Recipe: The Best Turkey Burgers Your Summer Guests Will Ever Taste," 1 July 2014 But at the mostly alfresco Arabian Tea House Café, the courtyard buzzes at brunch, as huge platters of Arab mezes and breads hit tables shaded by vines, and women in abayas gossip over pots of mint tea. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "Andrew Zimmern's Back-Alley Tour of Dubai Dining," 18 Oct. 2018 Menu includes hearty okra stews with banku; fufu; kenkey; jollof rice and jerk chicken; and Jamaican beef patties — all at wallet-friendly prices (e.g. most platters are $13 and under). — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "The sassy, hoagie-mouthed chef is back | Let's Eat," 11 July 2018 Eucalyptus-scented towels are delivered to you on a silver platter after your round at Beaver Creek Golf Club. — Discover Magazine, "5 Reasons Why Golfing in the Mountains Is Ideal," 25 June 2018 Vegetarian platters and snacks will be available for $5, including rice pilaf and channa masala, two deep-fried poori and channa masala with pickles, a bread and cheese pakora (fritter) plate, and a gulab jamun plate (similar to doughnuts in syrup). — Naperville Sun, "Holi festival brings out the colors of spring," 27 Mar. 2018

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