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
  • The all-day menu features seafood, shareable plates, beers and creative drinks like Watermelon Sugar, made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, watermelon juice and lemon juice.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The steel plates were meant to support the weight of the 15 residential floors being added above, according to the New York Times.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 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
  • Tristan tried a waffle cone stuffed with Buckeye (peanut butter base, chocolate swirls, mini peanut butter cups) plus a brownie sundae big enough to split.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • For untreated, unpainted wood railings, combine 4 tablespoons of dish soap with 2 cups of bleach and a quart of warm water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • The culinary director said first and foremost, servers are supposed to mark on tickets and verbally announce to the kitchen any allergies.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Surfshark offers 3,200 torrent-friendly servers across 65 countries, with speeds up to 10Gbps.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 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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