platter

noun

Definition of platternext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
  1. plate
  2. tray
  3. bowl
  4. cup
  5. server
  6. casserole
  7. waiter
  8. saucer
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
  • The horizontal two-layer dashboard integrates a deep storage tray underneath and pairs with a distinctive double-D-cut steering wheel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The side fan tray is actually designed to support either 120mm or 140mm fans, but when Corsair moved it 18mm rearward from its original position to make room for its 200mm front fans, that blocked the side bracket’s 140mm screw slots.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sliced fennel, celery, shallot, artichokes, capers, dill, and oregano.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Step 7 Fit bowl onto mixer fitted with clean whisk attachment.
    — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bowl
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
  • The process servers and bailiffs carry around pitch decks for killer apps.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Callum whispered his choices and Maya repeated them loudly to the server.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 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
  • 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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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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