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Definition of tray
: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Other Words from tray
trayful
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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
This is an adorable porcelain pour-over set that comes with a little tray to keep things tidy.
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Jess Grey, Wired, 25 Nov. 2021
The tray, which is warmly inscribed in appreciation for Ms. Pelosi’s fund-raising work on delivering a Democratic Senate majority in 1987, was a reminder for Mr. Manchin of the speaker’s past relationship with his predecessor.
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New York Times, 20 Nov. 2021
Once everything’s cooled down, that tiny tray is a breeze to clean and can be stored inside of the Perfect Pot to save space.
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Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2021
For the Dhala table and lamps (shown), Nichetto stacked minimal metal frames with bulbous Murano glass beads in juicy colors, while the Kaali tray is a halved egg of solid wood resting on a bright ceramic stone.
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WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
This colorful tray from ArtSugar is a fun way to add a pop of color (no pun intended) to a nightstand or dresser.
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Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
The bread tray, in the era when the old Stone’s Bakery on East Lombard Street made the salt rolls, was a standout.
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Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 12 Aug. 2021
Each seat has a deep, 70-degree recline, adjustable lumbar support, fold-out tray table, and a pneumatic padded leg rest, operated using air pressure and released by slightly moving a knob.
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Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2021
The attendant had asked the passenger to fasten her seatbelt, stow her tray table and properly wear her mask during the final descent.
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NBC News, 28 Oct. 2021
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.
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More Definitions for tray
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
See the full definition for tray in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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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
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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
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