trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtri-vət 

1

: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish

2

: a three-legged stand : tripod

Examples of trivet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over three days in late July, the girls made trivets, jewelry boxes, sheet metal toolboxes, and more. —Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024

Crafted from solid brass, this set of trivets comes in three different sizes to accommodate your tiniest pot and largest casserole dish. —Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 24 Oct. 2024

Guests will explore five different basket-making techniques, culminating in the creation of a trivet—a mat on which to place hot pots and pans. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

trivet

noun

triv·​et ˈtriv-ət 

1

: a three-legged stand : tripod

2

: an ornamental metal or ceramic plate used under a hot dish to protect the table