: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Examples of tray in a Sentence
She carried the tray of food to our table.
a car with several storage trays
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Modular extras include a multi-tool card ($49), a cash clip backplate ($29), and a coin tray ($29).
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The quick view can be triggered using a new Alt + Space keyboard shortcut, or through the system tray.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Water from the bottom of the tray to avoid disturbing seeds.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The basket and grill trays are fully dishwasher safe, too.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
The quick view can be triggered using a new Alt + Space keyboard shortcut, or through the system tray.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Water from the bottom of the tray to avoid disturbing seeds.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The basket and grill trays are fully dishwasher safe, too.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tray
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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Medical Definition
tray
noun
: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
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