tray

noun

Definition of traynext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of tray Naturally, the lifestyle mogul brought a tray of hors d’oeuvres to the NYSE to celebrate her success. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 The heat-resistant tray can handle high temperatures and makes moving from oven to table a breeze. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 This $3 pack is an affordable way to prevent sickness while traveling, since they can be used on your hands, on a tray table, hotel countertops, and more. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Simply hang a menu card outside your room before midnight, and breakfast arrives on a silver tray. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 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
  • In 554 plate appearances, Gunnar Henderson has hit 20 long balls, tallied 51 RBIs and scored 74 runs.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The only thing that caught me off guard was how the PEI plate held the parts a little too well, requiring some aggressive flexing after cooling to pull the stool away.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, then transfer to a small bowl.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Millions of dollars in agricultural equipment are stored beneath the lower seating bowl.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • For larger sections of tile, mix 1 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide into a paste.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The captain’s chairs are heated, feature LATCH and top-tether anchors, have individual arm rests that fold flush into the seat edge, and have built-in cup holders that flip down from the seat’s inside edge.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and top with the coconut-panko mixture.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Take out the lobsters and transfer to a large platter to cool.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of platter
Noun
  • Engineers would need to solve several problems beyond installing servers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There will be the option to absorb some of the price rise triggered by the rapacious demands of AI servers for memory and storage.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of server
Noun
  • This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like taking a casserole to the family that moved in next door?
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Your table is ready, the waiter said, and Rebecca drained her glass and stood.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Mohamad Abdelkader Driss, a waiter in Ceuta, told The Associated Press that responsibility lies with the authorities.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 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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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tray. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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