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platter

noun

Definition of platter

as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter Pile them onto a platter with toothpicks, or put out slider buns and let people build their own. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 The large platter comes with guacamole, oddly served in a dip bowl but with decent flavor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 The final slide in Teigen’s carousel was a boomerang video of the pair blowing out a candle atop a dessert presented on a silver platter. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Like Nancy’s Chopped Salad, it’s laced with Italian antipasto platter flavors. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platter

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Noun

As with all examples, Dufour’s signature and the serial number are engraved onto solid gold plates that are embedded directly into the movement’s bridges.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
The museum is home to much of Picasso’s ceramic work—I was particularly charmed by a wall of plates—as well as paintings and sketches dedicated to Greek mythology.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of plate

Noun

Often, Shawn would stand in the doorway of his bedroom and watch the stranger eat off a tray balanced on his lap, arranging each mouthful of food on his spoon with great deliberation before bringing it to his mouth.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Nothing—not a human, not a cheese tray—was meeting its potential.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of tray

Noun

One serving equals a slice of whole-grain bread, half a cup of cooked oats, half a cup of brown rice or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
With great souvenir cups comes great responsibility, so make sure all you Fresno State fans keep the bones in the stands on Saturday.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

Loaded with chicken, this casserole is a perfect main dish to serve alongside steamed rice, garlic bread, or a bright vegetable side dish.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
That might be a big casserole of stuffing, a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or any situation in which adding too little salt would be a hard deficit to overcome later on.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of casserole

Noun

Sparing no detail, as my spaghetti arrived, my waiter fixed a bib over my dress to protect it from rogue splatters.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
After the appetizers, waiters arrived in unison to lift silver cloches and reveal blushes, and eyeliners appeared once the main course was cleared.

— Vogue, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of waiter

Noun

His ceramic cups sit in saucers that are more like volcano cones, geologic.

— Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of saucer

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