platter
noun
a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.
platters
-
pluralof platter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“I’ve made platters from their dessert section for dinner parties where it’s been a hit.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Three-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
They also noted that “it was arranged on platters with a small wedge of lemon and some garnish.”
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
Whether it’s silver platters or things left out on the street during bulky item pickup day, the couple is always searching for stylish, affordable finds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Mumtaz plucked cream-colored ceramic bowls and plates with gold trim out of the cupboards while the little girl ladled cholay, beef korma, and saffron-scented rice into serving platters.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
