trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtri-vət How to pronounce trivet (audio)
1
: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2
: a three-legged stand : tripod

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Add a trivet to the pot; place steaks on the trivet. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Canvas shopping bags, felted trivets and bowls from Tibet, African baskets in many sizes and colors, candles, diffusers and scents are new. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026 The interlocking trivets lock together in twos, threes and fours for large casserole dishes and baking sheets, making a great runner for family style tablescapes. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trivet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of trivet was in the 14th century

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trivet

noun
triv·​et ˈtriv-ət How to pronounce trivet (audio)
1
: a three-legged stand : tripod
2
: an ornamental metal or ceramic plate used under a hot dish to protect the table

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