platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər How to pronounce platter (audio)
Synonyms of platternext
1
a
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
platterful noun

see also on a platter

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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Indulge In Southern Eats Southern chicken platters get spicy upgrades at LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 Transfer meat to a platter, remove twine, and cover with foil to keep warm. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 Thinly slice the Thai basil leaves and arrange on a small plate or platter, along with lime wedges and the peanut mixture. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 Christmas dinner may conjure visions of a table with a turkey platter, bowls brimming with sides like mashed potatoes, and a coconut cake on a pedestal. Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for platter

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of platter was in the 13th century

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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

platter

noun
plat·​ter ˈplat-ər How to pronounce platter (audio)
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record

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