platter
word
/ˈpɫætɝ/
PLA-dur
/plˈætɐ/
PLA-tuh
Definition
A platter is a large, flat dish used for serving food, especially for sharing or displaying multiple items at once.
Usage & Nuances
"Platter" is most common in informal dining or restaurant menus (e.g., 'seafood platter'). It often implies serving for multiple people. Not used for small plates. Related: 'silver platter' (expression).
Spanish: bandeja - plato grandePortuguese (BR): travessa - prato grandePortuguese (PT): travessa - prato grandeChinese (Simplified): 大盘子 - 托盘Chinese (Traditional): 大盤子 - 託盤Hindi: थाली - बड़ी प्लेटArabic: صحن كبير - طبق تقديمBengali: প্ল্যাটার - থালা (বড় সার্ভিং থালা)Russian: блюдо - большое сервировочное блюдоJapanese: 大皿 - プラッターVietnamese: đĩa lớn - mâm thức ănKorean: 플래터 - 큰 접시Turkish: servis tabağı - büyük tabakUrdu: پلیٹر - بڑی پلیٹIndonesian: piring saji besar - nampan
Example Sentences
We ordered the cheese platter to share with everyone.
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Her appetizers were beautifully arranged on a wooden platter.
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The vegetables are arranged on a platter.
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The waiter brought a seafood platter to our table.
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We used a large platter for the birthday cake.
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I could eat that whole sushi platter by myself!
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