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tray table

American  

noun

  1. a folding stand for supporting a tray.


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The sturdy tray table was a dream to work on, unlike the flimsy ones in economy on every airline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

It’s like spotting crumbs on an airline’s tray table: You might wonder if the engine maintenance is equally sloppy.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 6, 2025

"Even the design of the seat back or the tray table is all part of how we consider making that survivable space," he told the BBC.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025

Specifically, don’t let your kids kick the back of the seat in front of them or slam their tray table over and over again.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023

In the TV room I set up a tray table.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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