platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər How to pronounce platter (audio)
Synonyms of platternext
1
a
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
b
: plate sense 3c(2)
2
: a phonograph record
platterful
ˈpla-tər-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce platter (audio)
noun
see also:
on a platter

Examples of platter in a Sentence

large platters of hot turkey and ham The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw. She ordered the seafood platter.
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Place the sweet potatoes on a serving platter and drizzle the yogurt, ½ cup Evergreen Chutney, 3 Tbsp. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 And those two years were handed to him on a golden platter by an asleep-at-the-wheel Justice Department. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Diners can also order burgers, grill items and platters from menus. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Saturday’s offerings include the ribs plate and the signature platter called the Deep Cut, while Sunday’s menu includes a pork belly plate with cheesy grits and slaw and a smoked, griddled and cheesed burger. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platter

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of platter was in the 13th century

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Plattensee
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platter-faced
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platter

noun
plat·​ter ˈplat-ər How to pronounce platter (audio)
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record

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