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

These beautiful trivets stack together magnetically for easy storage and will pair nicely with your new set of matte black dishware. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025

Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025

Simply serve fondue in the saucepan placed on a trivet. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025

One fisherman's trash is transformed into rugs, baskets, trivets, custom signs and more. —Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024

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

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