lazy Susan

noun

lazy Su·​san -ˈsü-zᵊn How to pronounce lazy Susan (audio)
: a revolving tray used for serving food, condiments, or relishes

Examples of lazy Susan in a Sentence

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Best of all, the rectangular lazy Susan only needs an extra inch of space around the sides to be able to spin. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026 Zip it Up For a smaller fridge, large bins and a lazy Susan might not be the ideal storage space. — Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026 Give me homey and bucolic; a lazy Susan under the counter and a skirted cabinet. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 There is chicken on the dining table and a pot of rice, both miraculously still steaming on top of the lazy Susan. — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lazy Susan

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lazy Susan was in 1912

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“Lazy Susan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lazy%20Susan. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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