platter

[ plat-er ]

/ ˈplæt ər /

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noun

a large, shallow dish, usually elliptical in shape, for holding and serving food, especially meat or fish.

a course of a meal, usually consisting of a variety of foods served on the same plate.

Slang. a phonograph record.

Computers. a hard disk, the rigid circular plate that rotates on a spindle within a hard disk drive, for data encoding and retrieval.

Movie Slang. a part of a motion-picture projector, consisting of a large, horizontally rotating disk that houses a feature film.

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Origin of platter

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, derivative of plat “dish”; see origin at plate¹, -er²

Words nearby platter

platoon sergeant, Plattdeutsch, Platte, platteland, Plattensee, platter, Plattsburgh, platy, platycephalic, platycnemia, platyfish

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How to use platter in a sentence

Miriam’s unabashed enjoyment of her tropical drink and pu pu platter unlock something deep in Rachel’s soul.
Melissa Broder’s ‘Milk Fed’ is a delectable exploration of physical and emotional hunger|Bethanne Patrick|February 9, 2021|Washington Post
You might not be able to squeeze in a sharing platter of leftovers, but you will be able to fit enough dino nuggets to satisfy your sudden craving.
The best microwaves: This way for buttery popcorn and tempting leftovers|PopSci Commerce Team|January 22, 2021|Popular-Science
Place the chicken on a platter and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 2 hours and preferably overnight, up to 24 hours.
Aromatic roasted chicken with homemade adobo is an updated take on a classic meal|Christian Vazquez|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
When they log into the Amazon bucket, it’s all right there on a silver platter.
How hackers could undermine a successful vaccine rollout|dzanemorris|December 18, 2020|Fortune

Let the cookies cool completely on the pan before transferring them to a rack or platter.
Raspberry and rye work wonders together in this tangy, complex cookie|Sarah Kieffer|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
Picking at an appetizer veggie platter is a good option as well.
12 Thanksgiving Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work|DailyBurn|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A Wikipedia that we create in common is more meaningful than would be the same Wikipedia handed to us on a platter.
You Can Look It Up: The Wikipedia Story|Walter Isaacson|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“All that blood and treasure and we might as well have handed Baghdad to Tehran on a platter,” I shouted.
Iraq Is Not Our War Anymore. Let It Be Iran’s Problem.|Christopher Dickey|July 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even when presented with a gorgeous sashimi platter, Lavigne still waxes poetic about that commercial Kitty.
Avril Lavigne’s Dumb ‘Hello Kitty’ Video Is Rife with Cultural Appropriation|Amy Zimmerman|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She batted her blue eyes at the camera; they were like diamond studs over a silver platter lake.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’|Eileen Cronin|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the platter, that the outside thereof may become clean also.
His Last Week|William E. Barton
Fanchon's grandmother stirs up the drowsy fire; then she breaks the eggs on the black earthenware platter.
Child Life In Town And Country|Anatole France
As fast as they were ready, Tim Reardon carried them to the table, where they were heaped up on a big earthen platter.
The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
It was quite a surprise to them all when they raised their eyes from the platter and saw Woot the Wanderer standing beside Ozma.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
So now, as all eyes were turned upon the platter, the form of Mrs. Yoop gradually changed again.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum

British Dictionary definitions for platter

platter

/ (ˈplætə) /

noun

a large shallow usually oval dish or plate, used for serving food

a course of a meal, usually consisting of several different foods served on the same platea seafood platter

Word Origin for platter

C14: from Anglo-Norman plater, from plat dish, from Old French plat flat; see plate

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