noun
trivet
TRIV-it/ˈtrɪvɪt/
A small heatproof stand for a hot dish or pot.
The three-footed trivet separates the hot casserole from the wooden table.
Etymology
Trivet probably comes from a Latin word meaning “three-footed,” describing the stand’s three legs. That supporting stand is the object now placed beneath a hot dish.
In context
One of the greatest advantages of this trivet is its heat resistance. I frequently use it for serving hot dishes straight from the oven
More examples
- Please set the hot casserole dish on a trivet.
- We keep two trivets beside the stove for hot pans.
- This silicone trivet folds neatly into a kitchen drawer.
Forms
trivet · trivets
Similar words
- hot pad
- A heatproof pad, usually flexible rather than a raised stand.
- mat
- A flat protective layer, not necessarily designed to resist heat.