Platter
(noun)
- A large, shallow dish used for serving food, typically one of a set.
- A large, flat, circular plate or disc, especially one used for serving food.
- A vinyl record, especially a long-playing one, for playing on a turntable.
- A plate or dish in which food is served or displayed.
- A serving dish of food, typically one that is large and flat or round.
Origin:
Late middle english (denoting a large dish or tray): from old french plat "flat", from latin plattus.
Examples:
- The dinner party was served on elegant platters of fine china.
- He served the roast beef on a large platter, garnished with fresh herbs.
- The music lover has an extensive collection of old jazz records on platters.
- The caterers arranged the appetizers on platters and set them out for the guests.
- The seafood platter was a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, with an array of fresh crustaceans and fish.