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DictionaryplatterServing plate
noun

platter

PLAT-er/ˈplætər/

A large flat plate used for serving food.

The broad oval platter holds a roast chicken and vegetables.

A broad shallow oval serving platter holds a roast chicken and a few vegetables, wide rim and flat serving form clearly visible, no table setting clutter.
Etymology
platterAnglo-Frenchlarge, shallow dish

The serving-dish word plater is connected with Old French plate, “metal plate.” This links the large, shallow dish to the broader history of flat metal pieces becoming table utensils.

In context

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More examples

  • She carries the sandwiches to the table on a platter.
  • We need two platters for all these roasted vegetables.
  • He arranges fruit around the edge of the platter.

Forms

platter · platters

Similar words

plate
Usually smaller and used for an individual portion.
dish
A broader term that also includes deeper serving containers.