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platter

Platter (noun) means a large, flat dish used for serving food, especially to a group. Example: “She brought out a platter of grilled vegetables for everyone to share.”

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noun

A large, flat dish used for serving food, especially to a group.

"She brought out a platter of grilled vegetables for everyone to share."

A main dish served together with several side items on one plate.

"He ordered the seafood platter with fries and coleslaw."

A vinyl record, or the rotating disk in a turntable or hard drive that holds data.

"The DJ dropped the needle onto the spinning platter."

How to use platter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large serving dish, a combo meal served on one plate, or (informally) a record.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

platters plural, platters plural, Platters plural

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Etymology

From Old French plater, related to plate, "metal plate."

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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record disk disc phonograph record phonograph recording

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Rhymes for platter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “platter” mean?

The word “platter” means a large, flat dish used for serving food, especially to a group. In plain terms, a large serving dish, a combo meal served on one plate, or (informally) a record.

How do you use “platter” in a sentence?

Here is “platter” used in a sentence: “She brought out a platter of grilled vegetables for everyone to share.”

What part of speech is “platter”?

“Platter” is a noun.

Where does the word “platter” come from?

The word “platter” comes from Old French. From Old French plater, related to plate, "metal plate.".

Is “platter” a common word?

“Platter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “platter” have?

“Platter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, flat dish used for serving food, especially to a group.

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