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

The Dolly Parton x Lodge six-piece collection includes various cast iron skillets and a trivet that features emblems and designs signature of the artist. —Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024

That trivet plate under Billy Napier has been turned off, at least for the moment. —Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024

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

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