: 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
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Another pair place halved pastries, including pain au chocolats and croissants, onto large trays.
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Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
In biergartens, servers carry trays where alcohol‑free helles — a traditional pale lager — sits shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the classic stuff, no longer ordered with a whisper or judgment.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
That's because the majority of commercially available oysters are grown by oyster farmers in coastal waters using systems such as floating bags, cages, or suspended trays.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Of course, the pedestal-esque silver serving trays will never go out of style, but these more casual oyster plates can bring a throwback flair to your tablescape.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
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Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
In biergartens, servers carry trays where alcohol‑free helles — a traditional pale lager — sits shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the classic stuff, no longer ordered with a whisper or judgment.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
That's because the majority of commercially available oysters are grown by oyster farmers in coastal waters using systems such as floating bags, cages, or suspended trays.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Of course, the pedestal-esque silver serving trays will never go out of style, but these more casual oyster plates can bring a throwback flair to your tablescape.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tray
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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Medical Definition
tray
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: 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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