Thesaurus results for TRAYS

trays

noun

plural of tray

as in plates

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Recent Examples of trays 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

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Noun

For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Glass Bakeware Casserole dishes, serving pieces, and pie plates that are made of heat-resistant glass can be worth quite a bit.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of plates

Noun

A number of items were voluntarily discarded due to contamination, including cling film, ovenable pan liners and baking cups.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Step 3 Return pan to medium-high heat and stir in 2¾ cups whole milk and ¼ cup pure maple syrup.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cups

Noun

The menu also lists protein shakes, matcha, coffee and smoothies as well as acai bowls, sandwiches and breakfast bowls.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The picnic set is composed of a wicker picnic basket, dining plates, soup bowls, utensils and four glasses in thermoplastic resin.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of bowls

Noun

At the time they were cast in Heated Rivalry, Williams and Storrie were both working as waiters.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
Fresh fish and seafood are the menu's stars, with waiters proudly announcing the catch of the day, but there is also fresh pasta, served al dente with fresh garlic pesto or vine-ripe tomatoes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of waiters

Noun

The delicate teacups and saucers (like many of the hotel’s ceramics) are made by Noritake—a historic Japanese ceramics company which produced the nation’s first Western-style dinner set in 1914, just a few years after the prison opened.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
The walls of their shop are now decorated with her tea cups, saucers and even a few recipes.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of saucers

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