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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Steal a few spoonfuls from the chip platter to top your tacos. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 If a winner is served on a silver platter, each side would be quick to pounce. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 Place four strips of parchment paper around the perimeter of a serving platter. — Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Spread the stracciatella cheese across the center of a large serving platter. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 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

Phrases Containing platter

Rhymes for platter

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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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