Trivet Meaning in English

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Definition

A trivet is a small stand, usually made of metal, wood, or silicone, that is placed under hot dishes or pots to protect the table or countertop from heat damage.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in kitchens or when serving food at the table. Common materials: metal, wood, silicone, sometimes called a 'hot pad' in the US. 'Trivet' is a formal or neutral term; not commonly used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: salvamanteles (de metal/soporte para ollas calientes)
• Portuguese (BR): suporte de panela - descanso de panela (de metal ou madeira)
• Portuguese (PT): suporte de panela - descanso de panela (de metal ou madeira)
• Chinese (Simplified): 锅垫
• Chinese (Traditional): 鍋墊
• Hindi: तवा स्टैंड - तवे का स्टैंड (रसोई का सहारा)
• Arabic: حامل القدور - قاعدة للأواني الساخنة
• Bengali: ত্রিভেট - গরম পাত্র রাখার পিঁড়ি
• Russian: подставка под горячее - тренога (кухонная)
• Japanese: 鍋敷き
• Vietnamese: giá lót nồi - miếng lót nồi
• Korean: 냄비받침
• Turkish: tencere altlığı
• Urdu: تریویٹ - گرم برتن رکھنے کا اسٹینڈ
• Indonesian: tatakan panci - alas panas

Example Sentences

Place the hot pot on the trivet to avoid damaging the table.

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The metal trivet has three legs.

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We need a trivet before putting the hot dish on the counter.

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I love the cute cat-shaped trivet you bought for the kitchen.

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Don’t forget to grab a trivet before serving the casserole.

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Even with a trivet, the pot is still really hot—be careful!

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