platter

noun

Definition of platternext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter Place the sweet potatoes on a serving platter and drizzle the yogurt, ½ cup Evergreen Chutney, 3 Tbsp. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 And those two years were handed to him on a golden platter by an asleep-at-the-wheel Justice Department. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Saturday’s offerings include the ribs plate and the signature platter called the Deep Cut, while Sunday’s menu includes a pork belly plate with cheesy grits and slaw and a smoked, griddled and cheesed burger. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Carefully transfer the fish to a wire rack to drain, then transfer to a large platter. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
  1. plate
  2. tray
  3. bowl
  4. cup
  5. server
  6. casserole
  7. waiter
  8. saucer
Noun
  • With the Cubs still fighting for a playoff spot, he was used largely as a pinch runner and failed to record a hit in 19 plate appearances.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Accessible parking at the Lincoln Avenue Garage will be first-come, first-served with a valid accessibility plate or placard.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • San Martin was also tasked with grabbing the cash tray, which contained $17,000.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Making a tray of Thanksgiving appetizers should not feel like cooking a second dinner.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Five-win teams can qualify for a bowl if the NCAA needs to fill all the slots for the 35 traditional bowl contests.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Across the hotel’s restaurants, fresh seafood abound; enjoy poolside bites like ceviche and tuna poke bowls at Nuba.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Pampered pooches lucky enough to visit the resort are spoiled with a seemingly never-ending supply of biscuits, pup cups, and a dedicated menu (available at the restaurant and via room service) to call their own.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Thoughtful details like an insulated cooler bin, activity/snack tray, cup holder, generous storage, and four accessory hooks help keep kids comfortable and everything parents need within reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Server failures caused disruption Microsoft traced the disruption to an infrastructure problem that left several servers unexpectedly unavailable.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Each chef’s arrival was announced by a burst of music and a live video feed from the Test Kitchen, where a fleet of servers collected the finished plates before delivering them to the judges.
    — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • Fresh mint, oregano, and Fresno chiles give this take on the Greek casserole a little extra punch.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In 1955, Campbell’s Test Kitchen supervisor, Dorcas Reilly, created the original green bean casserole.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • The waiter’s recommendation of the Baked Alaska, flambéed theatrically tableside, was also a winner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • John Gore Studios has boarded Peter Hoar’s A Waiter in Paris, starring Leo Woodall (Tony) as a young British man attempting to make it as a Parisian waiter, as filming in the French capital.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • The Preds’ partial 2-on-1 rush culminated in Höglander’s saucer pass getting across Ceci and onto the stick of Forsberg for a redirection goal.
    — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Her dark hair was pulled back in a tight braid, meant to be modest, but instead accentuating her cordate face and the golden saucers of her eyes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of saucer

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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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