tray

noun

Definition of traynext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of tray If odors persist, deep clean the fridge and check hidden areas like the gasket and drip tray. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Once frozen, pop pesto cubes out of the tray; freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 In all, there are 12 components available for purchase, from the $8 SIM card tray to the $90 OLED screen assembly. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 Its vintage ribbed texture and matching glass tray impart a homey but modern feel to any kitchen. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tray
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tray
  1. plate
  2. bowl
  3. cup
  4. platter
  5. server
  6. casserole
  7. waiter
  8. saucer
Noun
  • Soto’s first plate appearance Saturday was met with a standing ovation from those who chose to show up at Citi Field.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Direct-to-chip cooling solves this problem by circulating liquid through cold plates mounted on processors and other heat-producing components.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • To get to bowl eligibility, Belichick’s team was going to need to pull at least one upset.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cut corn kernels from cobs, and transfer kernels to a large bowl.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • After a cup of lemongrass tea, my 60-minute Swedish massage began with a relaxing foot bath and scrub.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • The collection also includes an elegant metal platter based on the D-pad of the original Xbox controller, which is also available as a pillow, in both green and black.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sizzle platter Sizzle platters are a restaurant kitchen staple for a reason.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of platter
Noun
  • That could give future Xiaomi vehicles considerably more onboard AI capacity, reducing the need to send certain computing workloads to external servers.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • During lunch, a familiar song came on and every server stopped, put down their trays, climbed onto the tables, and started dancing.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • Old-School Squash Casserole When fresh summer squash is abundant, this vintage casserole is one of our favorite ways to enjoy it.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For those grocers running a produce department, that date's already been circled in red, because sweet potato casserole shows up on most American tables in late November.
    — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Luis Mora, a Waverly Hotel waiter, jumps an obstacle in his race to the finish line during the Hotel Sales Management Association waiters race to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, your colleagues may be very agreeable and kind to their boss but rude to their more junior colleagues, or the cafeteria waiter.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of waiter
Noun
  • Add a table lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a saucer plate that matches your favorite coffee mug to sip your morning brew or a cup of hot tea for reading on weekend afternoons.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Avoid using plant saucers or trays outdoors and don’t place rocks or other solid objects in the base of plant pots.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of saucer

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