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

Michelle was met with a table set with food, candles, and a cloche that, when lifted, revealed Rick’s grinning head on a platter. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025

Divide the mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick and put on a platter or rimmed baking sheet. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025

Step 6 Spread a generous amount of korma sauce on a platter, reserving some to serve on the side. —Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025

Among the antipasti is a platter ($28) of mortadella, soppressata and a savory rustic pie, as well as an unusual salad called rape rosse ($16) of red beets, arugula, melon, pine nuts and goat’s cheese. —John Mariani, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

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