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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The pair are inseparable, with Margarita accompanying her mother to chemotherapy treatments and their own special celebration rituals involving karaoke and sharing combo platters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Three-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
If you have the time and dishes, consider transferring a few things to platters or bowls.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
The luxury party planner recently threw a “K-pop Demon Hunters” birthday party for an 8-year-old in a New Jersey Country club where they served platters of sushi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Jennet crossed herself as the man swept platters and mugs off the big table and helped his wife lie down.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
