platter
noun
a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.
platters
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pluralof platter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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An army of servers brings out platters with choucroute, then Alsace cheeses and the traditional kougelhopf pudding.
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
She had stacks of silver serving platters and mountains of spoons, some of which dated back to my grandparents’ catering business.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
Mrs. Galluzzo had been halfheartedly rinsing off a few of the now empty platters with my mother, but when she heard Paul’s name, she swung around.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
