trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtri-vət 

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

Although quartz countertops are fairly heat-resistant, use hot pads, trivets, and coasters to protect the stone. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026

Fusaro, for example, created a series of objects—including a bowl, strainer, and trivet—that appear to be made from a mosaic of hyperrealistic pasta pieces, which are cast in bronze. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026

The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026

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

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for trivet

• civet
• pivot
• privet
• rivet

Kids Definition

trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtriv-ət 

1

: a three-legged stand : tripod

2

: an ornamental metal or ceramic plate used under a hot dish to protect the table