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trays

noun

plural of tray

as in plates

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Recent Examples of trays Serving trays for entertaining over $50 This classy Mother of Pearl serving tray is made to order with custom sizing and trim. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

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Noun

In the meantime, restaurants were all equipped with high chairs, a kids’ menu, and special creations arrived for my daughter on cute wooden bear plates.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
But another petitioner, Sylvi, brings a troubling complaint against King’s Landing’s highborn, who filled their storehouses while the city’s normies struggled to fill their dinner plates.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of plates

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Made with real fruit juices, these cups of Italian ice come in lemon and strawberry flavors and make the perfect sweet treat for summer.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.

— Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

Definition of cups

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Battle Creek's cereal heritage is celebrated each summer during Cereal Festival, which features a parade, a 5K race, live entertainment and thousands of free bowls of cereal.

— Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 29 June 2026
The hours of sleuthing the world’s largest online retailer for covetable candle holders, throw pillows, and serving bowls have paid off.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

Definition of bowls

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Both waiters and watchers then make a beeline back to their original spaces, often losing out to another parker and driving around some more.

— Norman Steisel, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Giresse struck up a friendship with Zein in Mexico after Zein decided to organize a match between himself and American kids attending the World Cup against waiters from a hotel in Mexico City.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 June 2026

Definition of waiters

Noun

This is typically done by taking the iPhone online, or pairing it with another Apple device that can connect to Apple’s servers.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
But the servers and butlers certainly step up and can be seen indulging young guests, giving parents the chance to dine uninterrupted.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

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