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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

You’ll be served an aperitif, a charcuterie platter, local Swiss wine, coffee, and water, while a dedicated concierge—who will accompany you throughout the journey—shares historical insights for a more immersive experience. —Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

Pecan Lodge barbecue platters and smoked brisket sandwiches have been offered on flights out of DFW to New York airports since February. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026

That’s because, as mentioned earlier, the cost of main system memory and, increasingly, flash and platter storage have been through the roof. —Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

While the chicken is resting, transfer vegetables to a platter with a slotted spoon. —Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing platter

• on a platter

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