platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər How to pronounce platter (audio)
1
a
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
platterful noun
Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platterJonathan 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.
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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 After that combination platter Zen pep talk, the tribe decides to investigate their Tree Mail situation. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 Gently slide ice cream cake onto a cake stand or serving platter. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 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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Cite this Entry

“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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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