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
  • The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Transfer to a plate or another baking sheet and cool completely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Many modern styles have a small tray beneath a traditional floor lamp’s shade.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
  • She was held at Cumberland County Jail in an isolated cell, allowed only a thick, tear-resistant suicide-prevention gown and mattress, and a Styrofoam tray.
    — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of tray
Noun
  • The Cardinal play their next three games on the road and must win at least one to have a chance at going to a bowl game for the first time since 2018.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The hunter-gatherer concept known for paleo bowls, nachos and its vegan queso serves bar-and-grill basics in a healthier form.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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
  • When a server migration wipes out Sally’s treasured videos of him — and her phone containing backup copies accidentally shatters — the only hope is finding the original tapes.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In a study posted to the preprint server bioRxiv last March, Dzirasa and his colleagues tested the tool in mice with a genetic mutation that caused repetitive grooming behaviors reminiscent of OCD.
    — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • My mom would make traditional Midwest meatloaf or tuna noodle casserole.
    — Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Get our favorite budget-friendly casserole dish in this 8- by 8-inch size for smaller portions.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Weigh in as your waiter customizes your hummus, or select the add-ons as your sundae gets made.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Turturro, 69, has been staying at the hotel for decades and is on familiar terms with the waiters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 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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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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