chafing dish

noun

chaf·​ing dish ˈchā-fiŋ- How to pronounce chafing dish (audio)
: a utensil for cooking or keeping food warm at the table

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Amazon sells a pack of six chafing dishes and fuel cans. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024 With a chafing dish in one hand and a knife in the other, Sakahara stood guard by the crying youths, unsure of where or how many shooters there might be. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 28 July 2024 For a slightly elevated affair, serve in a chafing dish. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 13 June 2024 Hot foods should be kept over 140°F by placing them on the grill, in a heated chafing dish, slow cooker, or warming tray. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 21 May 2024 The chafing dishes were full, and sparkled with Sterno and silver polish. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024 While the recipe has been modified through the years, including additions to balance and add complexity to the sauce, along with the switch from warming the meatballs in a chafing dish to a slow-cooker, the flavor base remains the same. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023 Using chafing dishes for hot dishes and keeping cold dishes in their containers, sometimes in ice, is recommended, Baker writes for The Conversation. Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023 Be sure to keep the dip warm in either a slow cooker or a chafing dish. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chafing, present participle of chaufen, chafen to warm

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chafing dish was in the 15th century

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“Chafing dish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chafing%20dish. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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chafing dish

noun
chaf·​ing dish ˈchā-fiŋ- How to pronounce chafing dish (audio)
: a dish for cooking or warming food at the table

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