: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Examples of tray in a Sentence
She carried the tray of food to our table.
a car with several storage trays
Recent Examples on the Web
The footrest comes with an adjustable strap that can be wrapped around the seat tray in front of you for quick assembly.
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Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Remove cubes from trays and fill glass with tomato-basil ice cubes.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Each team had to create an elevated supper club menu, including a relish tray, a fish dish, a chicken dish, a beef dish and a dessert, host Kristen Kish revealed.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Each chair has a supportive neck pillow and detachable storage trays for drinks and other items.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Make the crumble: Cut the bread into roughly inch-square cubes, toss them with a little olive oil and spread them on a sheet tray.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Todd started this tradition of breakfast in bed with beautiful, elaborate breakfast trays covered in fruit, eggs, and all my favorite things!
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
The law bans foam egg cartons, takeout containers, meat trays, coolers, ice chests, dock floats and mooring buoys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray Buy on Amazon $61 $50 Buy on Target $51 Buy on Wayfair $57
Create an at-home spa experience with a bathtub tray that holds all kinds of necessities.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Remove cubes from trays and fill glass with tomato-basil ice cubes.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Each team had to create an elevated supper club menu, including a relish tray, a fish dish, a chicken dish, a beef dish and a dessert, host Kristen Kish revealed.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Each chair has a supportive neck pillow and detachable storage trays for drinks and other items.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Make the crumble: Cut the bread into roughly inch-square cubes, toss them with a little olive oil and spread them on a sheet tray.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Todd started this tradition of breakfast in bed with beautiful, elaborate breakfast trays covered in fruit, eggs, and all my favorite things!
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
The law bans foam egg cartons, takeout containers, meat trays, coolers, ice chests, dock floats and mooring buoys.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Royal Craft Wood Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray Buy on Amazon $61 $50 Buy on Target $51 Buy on Wayfair $57
Create an at-home spa experience with a bathtub tray that holds all kinds of necessities.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
tray
noun
: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
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