platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər How to pronounce platter (audio)
1
a
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
platterful noun
Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platterJonathan Daniels

Examples of platter in a Sentence

large platters of hot turkey and ham The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw. She ordered the seafood platter.
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Now, Campisi’s is an all-ages restaurant with nine locations, online table reservations, home delivery apps, chicken and seafood platters, pastas and one of the best veggie pizzas in town. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025 Spread hummus mixture evenly on a platter, and top with carrots and pistachio mixture. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 Set them out on a platter for guests to graze on, or savor the box on your own. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025 Folks gather at long tables and pass platters of fantastic food, served family-style. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for platter

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of platter was in the 13th century

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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

platter

noun
plat·​ter ˈplat-ər How to pronounce platter (audio)
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record

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