noun

platter

platter, serving dish

She arranged the cheese on a large platter.

She arranged the cheese on a large platter.

The waiter brought a platter of seafood.

The waiter brought a platter of seafood.

a ((platter)) of (sth.) a platter of (sth.) a platter of fruit

Synonyms: serving dish, tray

From Old French 'platel', a diminutive of 'plat' (flat dish). Related to 'plate'.

Think of it as a big 'plate', so it's a 'platter'. The connection is easy to remember.

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