lazy Susan
or lazy susan, Lazy Susan
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noun
a revolving tray for foods, condiments, etc., placed usually at the center of a dining table.
any similar structure, as a shelf or tabletop, designed to revolve so that whatever it holds can be seen or reached easily.
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Origin of lazy Susan
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Words nearby lazy Susan
lazy bed, lazybones, lazy daisy stitch, lazy eye, lazy guy, lazy Susan, lazy tongs, lb., lb. ap., lb. av., LBBB
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British Dictionary definitions for lazy Susan
lazy Susan
noun
a revolving tray, often divided into sections, for holding condiments, etc
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