platters

noun

plural of platter
as in trays

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  1. trays
  2. plates
  3. bowls
  4. cups
  5. servers
  6. saucers
  7. waiters
Noun
  • Serving trays for entertaining over $50 This classy Mother of Pearl serving tray is made to order with custom sizing and trim.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of trays
Noun
  • Most plates work fine on carpet, though some brands recommend a dense rubber mat underneath for stability.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The pass includes the never-ending first course of soup or salad and breadsticks and unlimited plates of Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl creations.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of plates
Noun
  • With four existing locations in the metro, Qdoba serves customizable burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and more.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Empty or change water in pet bowls, birdbaths and other outdoor containers at least once a week.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of bowls
Noun
  • The concrete bleachers around the basketball court was teeming with trash, plastic cups, and bottles of alcohol.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • The existing Illy Art Collection of cups and mugs, by his account, is the largest of its kind in the world.
    — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • This is typically done by taking the iPhone online, or pairing it with another Apple device that can connect to Apple’s servers.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • But the servers and butlers certainly step up and can be seen indulging young guests, giving parents the chance to dine uninterrupted.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of servers
Noun
  • Dump standing water from fountains, pet bowls, and plant saucers to stop mosquito breeding.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of saucers
Noun
  • Ice at a party doesn’t sound revolutionary today (think of how many tons of it that wedding at MSG must’ve used), but on this day in 1850, when waiters appeared carrying bottles of champagne on ice, guests—accustomed to warm wine—were astonished.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • Pimentel’s analysis does factor in gratuities which are paid to roles that support guest services, such as cabin stewards, waiters in the dining room and others.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of waiters
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