large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same year: a large plate that is used for serving food and especially meat
: the food that is served on a platter
: a meal in a restaurant that has a particular type of food
See words that rhyme with platter Spanish Central: Translation of platter Nglish: Translation of platter for Spanish speakers
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