: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Examples of tray in a Sentence
She carried the tray of food to our table.
a car with several storage trays
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And while the news wasn’t good for everyone, the party featured a couple of trays from King Eggroll — a San Jose staple that gets the nod for appetizer of the night.
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Pastries are shared at the end of tapings Once judging is done and filming days conclude, the Bake Off team puts together a tray of the different baked goods so contestants can taste one another's creations, per Love Productions.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tray with cooking spray.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Pastries are shared at the end of tapings Once judging is done and filming days conclude, the Bake Off team puts together a tray of the different baked goods so contestants can taste one another's creations, per Love Productions.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tray with cooking spray.
—Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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tray
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: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
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