platter

noun

Definition of platternext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of platter With their sleek, natural finish, these cutting boards double as attractive serving platters for cheese or charcuterie. — Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 On the plate: Our favorite bites included the mixed mezze platter with freshly baked bread, almond fried chicken on apple slaw, lamb flatbread, braised pork shoulder, roasted trout and piquillo pepper. — Monica Eng, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025 Step 3 Transfer the chicken, apricots, and currants to a large platter. — Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins With Sarah Leah Chase, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2025 The collection includes tabletop pieces and porcelains, as well as new items such as the Impero teapot and Espresso set, the Serving bowl and platter and the hardback Disk placemats. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for platter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
  1. plate
  2. tray
  3. bowl
  4. cup
  5. server
  6. casserole
  7. waiter
  8. saucer
Noun
  • Both casual bites and white-tablecloth plates are designed with the wine list in mind, and nowhere is that more evident than the chateau’s signature dining destinations.
    — Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In the bottom of the sixth inning, Smith banged his wrist while tagging out Ian Happ at a play at the plate.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Document scanning on iPhone: iOS users can scan and send documents straight from the attachment tray by selecting ‘Scan document.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • That means most gardeners are starting them indoors in seed trays well ahead of the spring season.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of tray
Noun
  • Who doesn’t love a fresh set of stacking bowls with lids?
    — Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Gently mix ground beef, bacon, egg, onion, panko, chili powder, garlic, pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1 tablespoon of the chipotle chiles, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl until combined.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Despite all the moving parts on this chair — the cup holders are also retractable — reviewers say putting it together is easy.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But at its heart, the AeroPress remains a compact and ingeniously simple coffee maker, using pressure applied by hand to extract a smooth but richly flavorful and aromatic cup.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of cup
Noun
  • One potential way China continues to receive Nvidia chips is inside server computers initially shipped to countries not subject to export restrictions, such as those in Southeast Asia.
    — Bloomberg News, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The engineer who works through the night when the servers are down.
    — Ryan Wong, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of server
Noun
  • Brighten your morning with cheesy casseroles, quick breads, and the best-ever biscuits.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Entrees on the menu are a spinach enchilada casserole, a half-pound ribeye steak burger and loco moco fried rice.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • The waiters served shrimp remoulade, prime rib and turtle soup.
    — T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The waiter returned with our entrees — salad for me, and a big bowl of mac and cheese for Jacob.
    — Anna Salinas, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • There’s a set of plastic planters that look like ceramic pots, each with a drainage hole and saucer to keep your container gardens thriving.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Add a saucer to plants on patios to capture and conserve water for use. 75.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of saucer

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