Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platter—
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large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
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Use a spoon to glaze the chicken with the sauce, then transfer it to a platter or plates to serve.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
This stoneware platter adds a cozy theme to seasonal tablescapes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Guests can expect plates of roasted pumpkin, homemade sourdough bread, and platters of flaky monkfish.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Serve in bowls with a platter of tropezones so each diner can garnish their own — or sip straight from a glass for a refreshing snack.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
This stoneware platter adds a cozy theme to seasonal tablescapes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Guests can expect plates of roasted pumpkin, homemade sourdough bread, and platters of flaky monkfish.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Serve in bowls with a platter of tropezones so each diner can garnish their own — or sip straight from a glass for a refreshing snack.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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platter
noun
plat·ter
ˈplat-ər 
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
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