platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈpla-tər 

1

a

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

b

: plate sense 3c(2)

2

: a phonograph record

platterful

ˈpla-tər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Phrases

on a platter

: without effort : very easily

can have the presidency on a platter

—Jonathan Daniels

Examples of platter in a Sentence

large platters of hot turkey and ham

The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.

She ordered the seafood platter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Juno & The Peacock Just a short stroll from The Vinoy, this Beach Drive newcomer has a lively patio scene and does decadent raw bar platters, dry-aged steaks, and flatbreads. —Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024

Additionally, a 12 Days of Cheese sampler platter, which includes four cheese varieties paired with sour cherry and fig spreads and Taza Chocolate will be available to purchase in stores for $39.99. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024

Other pivotal moments within the film showcase the main characters pushing through moments filled with adversity served on a platter by grotesque figures. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Table Place Settings for Every Occasion Don’t: Procrastinate When Returning Serving Plates and Platters The etiquette rule for sending back serving plates and platters is simple—always return items promptly and in clean condition. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

platter

noun

plat·​ter ˈplat-ər 

1

: a large plate used especially for serving meat

2

: a phonograph record