Tray
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verb
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(As a noun)
Tray ( noun )
A shallow, flat-bottomed container with a low rim, used for carrying, holding, or serving food or drinks, typically made of wood, plastic, or metal.
Origin:
Middle english tray, traie, from old english treġ, from latin trulla, from neuter of trullus, diminutive of trud-, trudere to thrust.
Examples:
- She placed the dirty dishes on the tray and carried it to the kitchen.
- The waiter brought the tray of drinks to the table.
- The artist used a tray of watercolors to paint the landscape.
- The tray of chocolates was too tempting to resist.
- The tray was filled with small sandwiches and pastries for the tea party.
(As a verb)
Tray ( verb )
A shallow, flat-bottomed container with a low rim, used for carrying, holding, or serving food or drinks, typically made of wood, plastic, or metal.
Origin:
Middle english tray, traie, from old english treġ, from latin trulla, from neuter of trullus, diminutive of trud-, trudere to thrust.
Examples:
- She placed the dirty dishes on the tray and carried it to the kitchen.
- The waiter brought the tray of drinks to the table.
- The artist used a tray of watercolors to paint the landscape.
- The tray of chocolates was too tempting to resist.
- The tray was filled with small sandwiches and pastries for the tea party.