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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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Or for a change, order the street tacos, made from cubed beef like carne asada and served as a platter.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
So plan on easy outdoor cooking, and passing the platters as the food comes off the heat.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
Enjoy the charcuterie platter of cheese, bresaola and olives while enjoying a good wine from Brac.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Transfer the corn to a large platter and serve with chili-cumin butter on the side.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
So plan on easy outdoor cooking, and passing the platters as the food comes off the heat.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
Enjoy the charcuterie platter of cheese, bresaola and olives while enjoying a good wine from Brac.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Transfer the corn to a large platter and serve with chili-cumin butter on the side.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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