tray

noun

\ ˈtrā

Definition of tray

: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles

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She carried the tray of food to our table. a car with several storage trays

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Inside, carts of dumplings and trays of Champagne started the evening off. — Vogue, "The Chiu Family Brings Chinatown to the 90210," 22 Feb. 2019 Not far away, a group of Daleks from Dr. Who roamed, while a collision between a Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts trucks, with trays of doughnuts spilled onto the street, depicted the response of several police officers. — Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, "'Creative freedom' on display at massive Lego display in Oak Lawn," 9 Apr. 2018 Although cooks worked quickly, and tables groaning with trays of delicacies were available to appease hungry appetites, eager guests waited impatiently for this once-a-year specialty. — Florence Steinberger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Mimouna sweets, a Moroccan tradition, herald the end of Passover," 3 Apr. 2018 Gillespie is stunned, as is the short black butler who has just brought in a tray of lemonade. — Walter Mosley, The Hollywood Reporter, "Walter Mosley on 'In the Heat of the Night' at 50: Does Mister Tibbs Still Matter?," 1 Mar. 2018 This time around, the campaign’s light-hearted spirit and irreverent edge were echoed in the late-afternoon party held at Studio 525 in Chelsea, which was flowing with trays of Champagne. — Zachary Weiss, Vogue, "Kendall Jenner and Willow Smith Walked the Walk Last Night With Stuart Weitzman," 13 Feb. 2019 The kids in line with trays at lunchtime, like a scene in a Dickens novel, gave it away. — Maisha Leek, Marie Claire, "Once I Was Homeless, Now I Advise Silicon Valley," 28 Jan. 2019 This is as easy as scattering the seeds over a tray of potting soil, covering with a light layer of soil and keeping them moist. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Prune blueberry bushes after fruiting," 23 June 2018 Many families have journeyed past the living room photo opps with trays of light bites. — Cassie Owens, Philly.com, "Not your parents' prom: Inside Philly's elaborate send-off culture," 8 June 2018

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tray

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tray

: a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things

: a container that has low sides and usually no top and that is used to hold something

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tray

noun

\ ˈtrā

Kids Definition of tray

: an open container with a flat bottom and low rim for holding, carrying, or showing articles a waiter's tray a tray of ice cubes

tray

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Medical Definition of tray

: 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