trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtri-vət How to pronounce trivet (audio)
1
: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2
: a three-legged stand : tripod

Examples of trivet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cook casserole: Place a trivet in cooker; pour in 1½ cups water. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024 This trivet is designed by SIN, a Brooklyn ceramics studio, and unglazed, stone material is finished by hand. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Nov. 2022 His kitchen timer, tray, trivet and tea kettle are among the pantry and table items on display through July 7. Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 The water beneath the trivet will help to keep the cooking environment moist. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024 The four sides of the trivet form against your casserole dish to create the perfect fit. Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023 Keep in Mind The veneer top is vulnerable to heat, so keep trivets handy for serving dishes. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023 Set the pans on trivets or a wire rack and let cool completely. Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023 The acacia wood lid becomes a stylish trivet for dishes coming straight from the oven to the table. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of trivet was before the 12th century

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“Trivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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trivet

noun
triv·​et ˈtriv-ət How to pronounce trivet (audio)
1
: a three-legged stand : tripod
2
: an ornamental metal or ceramic plate used under a hot dish to protect the table

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