platter

noun

Definition of platternext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter They must be shipped to theaters in multiple portions that are then hand-spliced together over several hours into a single, four-to-six foot-wide platter that is then handled with a special forklift. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 July 2026 Crawford recommends serving it with the Pecan Lodge barbecue platter offered in First Class on flights departing Dallas Fort Worth. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 This platter has become my go-to for entertaining at home in the Hamptons this season. — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026 Lift meringue and carefully peel off paper; transfer to a flat serving platter. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 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
  • Caminero has also demonstrated improved plate discipline in 2026, earning praise from manager Kevin Cash for his selective approach.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans Mediterranean, with small plates and cocktails to tide you over in between meals.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Simply hang a menu card outside your room before midnight, and breakfast arrives on a silver tray.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • The desk-sized vanity mirror features a sturdy silicone base with Mira, Rumi and Zoey’s faces on the bottom, alongside a tray for your hair accessories.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Whisk together milk and reserved pineapple juices in a medium bowl until combined.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In an extra-large bowl combine squash, apples, lemon slices, and fennel seeds.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • To finish, the server will build a tableside Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu, with milk tea mascarpone Chantilly cream and lady fingers, served with a cup of subtle Hong Kong milk tea.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • While a league title may still represent a step too far, there is a compelling case that the Blues have a chance in the domestic cup competitions as Alonso begins building his new side.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • The region is growing like kudzu and straining the supply of resources essential to operating server farms — things such as water, electricity, labor and inexpensive land.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon started early by developing their own chips and servers to deal with the workload of their cloud business.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • The actor explains why tuna casserole was not going to get in the way of Negan spilling blood.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Before our early game day brunch and the casserole’s second appearance on our plates, my husband and I decided to make a few tweaks to fit our tastes even better.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Mohamad Abdelkader Driss, a waiter in Ceuta, told The Associated Press that responsibility lies with the authorities.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • Water thoroughly until excess drains from the drainage holes into the saucer, making sure the whole root ball is hydrated.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
  • Kane’s sick saucer passes from the half-wall have been replaced by, well, Bedard’s sick passes from the half-wall.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of saucer

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