platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər 

1

a

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

b

: plate sense 3c(2)

2

: a phonograph record

platterful

ˈpla-tər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Phrases

on a platter

: without effort : very easily

… can have the presidency on a platter.

—Jonathan Daniels

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The classic is the perfect one-bite side that's sure to fly off the platter at any event. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025

Each bird is served whole — presented on a platter with assorted vibrant garnishes before it’s taken to the back to be carved for consumption. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025

Family platters, which are suited for gathering for family and friends, businesses and events, are also available. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025

These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for platter

• atter
• batter
• blatter
• catarrh
• chatter
• clatter
• fatter
• flatter
• hatter
• latter
• matter
• natter

Kids Definition

platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈplat-ər 

1

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

2

: a phonograph record