platter

noun

Definition of platternext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter Transfer the fish and foil onto a serving platter, top with sesame seeds and scallions (if using) and serve hot with steamed white rice and veggies. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 With three minutes left in the half, Jokic passed up a platter of open shots, and his pass found Tyus Jones on the left wing, who swung it to the corner as Utah’s defense rotated. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 There may have been a time when hosting a holiday dinner meant pulling out every platter, polishing the silver, and making sure there were enough wine glasses for a small army. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 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 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
  • China is no stranger to powerful quakes, especially in southwestern parts of the country where the Eurasian tectonic plate meets the Indian plate, a dramatic collision that creates the mighty Himalayas and the vast Tibetan plateau.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Science loves to eat its words like a plate of healthy vegetables, after all.
    — Mike McRae October 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • It is remodeled with stylish carpeting, a warm color pallet, and features an attractive tray ceiling with subtle trim work.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • So set out a tray of night cheese, get cozy with your most comfortable slanket, and start your binge-watch now.
    — Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • The Boilermakers must now win three of their last five games to become bowl eligible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Why risk injury and participate in a bowl where there is virtually no upside?
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Several employee open cup containers with unapproved screw-top lids were on the shelf, prep table and food prep storage.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Another product catching the attention of health experts, school officials and parents doesn’t come in a cup or a can.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Player count peaked at 115,145 concurrent players during the beta, so server demand is expected to be high at launch.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those weaknesses could enable cybercriminals to seize control of unprotected website servers, install malware, pilfer customer data and even take sites down completely.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • Giant roasting pans, oversized stockpots, fondue sets, multi-tier serving stands, and massive casserole dishes are worth reconsidering.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 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
  • Here was the waiter striding toward them carrying Nina’s salad and a basket of bread.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The waiter arrived, a young man named Tyler, who took our drink order.
    — Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • The event also includes homemade cookies, beverages and a commemorative teacup and saucer or a mug with a collectable china pattern.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Be sure containers have good drainage holes and do not allow water to stand in the container saucer.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of saucer

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