: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Examples of tray in a Sentence
She carried the tray of food to our table.
a car with several storage trays
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The design mounts graphics processing units in compute trays that sit vertically instead of horizontally to boost density and reduce latency, and had been slated to debut with Vera Rubin Ultra, Nvidia's next-generation rack-scale system, in 2027.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Small flies, like fruit flies, go for sugary, fermenting sources — think alcohol or fruit trays left sitting out.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
To keep things simple, make a tray of these fan-favorites with ham and cheese layered between Hawaiian rolls that everyone will love.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Add Thoughtful Touches to the Kitchen In a kitchen, the designer says a small accent like a beautiful tray that requires you to set things down with care instead of tossing them on the counter can make a difference.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Small flies, like fruit flies, go for sugary, fermenting sources — think alcohol or fruit trays left sitting out.
—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
To keep things simple, make a tray of these fan-favorites with ham and cheese layered between Hawaiian rolls that everyone will love.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Add Thoughtful Touches to the Kitchen In a kitchen, the designer says a small accent like a beautiful tray that requires you to set things down with care instead of tossing them on the counter can make a difference.
—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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tray
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: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
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