platter

noun

Definition of platternext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter But when the doors open to the public Monday, the championship platter is back up for grabs, as is the rest of their usual menu offerings at the other three locations. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 At lunch, a stellar choice is the thali, a sampler platter of savory and balanced vegetarian, chicken, or goat curries, with lentils, rice, vegetables, and chutneys, all seasoned and salted just right. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 Seven ramekins come on a platter bearing beets with tehina, a puree of greens called olesh, cannellini beans and corn, cabbage with sumac onions, eggplant, Yemenite pickles and chershi, a butternut squash spread. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 When a performance artist with an endless amount of fetish gear decides to turn the young horndog into a personal project, the scene is set for a sample platter of deviancy in the name of discovery. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 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
  • Home-plate umpire Brennan Miller brushed dirt off the plate and looked at the ground as catcher Garrett Stubbs walked toward Nola, who seemed content to throw another pitch rather than take it all in.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Riley worked a full count and then unloaded on a 3-2 splitter that caught too much of the plate.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • The station's rear panel pops off to reveal the water inlet and discharge ports, and the filter tray is behind a side panel.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange in one layer on a baking tray and broil until lightly golden on both sides, turning once, or grill until lightly charred on both sides.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Take this seasonal, spicy noodle bowl made with zucchini and chili crisp, for example.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • After two straight seasons in which KU finished 5-7, can the Jayhawks get back to bowl contention?
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Limited-edition cups became collectibles, extending the experience beyond the stadium.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Somebody else's servers failing at peak, in front of his customers, with his name on the screen.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That has benefited not just Amazon's stock, but also the data center suppliers like chipmakers, Corning, gas turbine maker GE Vernova , and Eaton, which supplies electrical equipment and cooling technology for AI servers.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like taking a casserole to the family that moved in next door?
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Your table is ready, the waiter said, and Rebecca drained her glass and stood.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Mohamad Abdelkader Driss, a waiter in Ceuta, told The Associated Press that responsibility lies with the authorities.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • Add a table lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a saucer plate that matches your favorite coffee mug to sip your morning brew or a cup of hot tea for reading on weekend afternoons.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Allow the plant to drip dry before returning it to its saucer, and flush the soil with water again in a few hours or the following day.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of saucer

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