trays
word · lemma: tray
Definition
Flat, shallow containers used for carrying, serving, or holding food, drinks, or other small items. The word is the plural of 'tray'.
Usage & Nuances
Countable noun, used with materials (metal trays, plastic trays), food context (serving, carrying), or objects (seed trays). Common collocations: 'serving trays', 'cafeteria trays'. Not used for deep containers—use 'dish' or 'plate' in that case.
Spanish: bandejasPortuguese (BR): bandejasPortuguese (PT): tabuleiros - bandejasChinese (Simplified): 托盘Chinese (Traditional): 托盤Hindi: थालियाँArabic: صوانيBengali: ট্রেRussian: подносыJapanese: トレーVietnamese: khayKorean: 쟁반Turkish: tepsiUrdu: ٹرےIndonesian: nampan
Example Sentences
Please put the cups on the trays.
basic
The waiter carried three trays at once.
basic
The bakery displayed cakes on several trays.
basic
Can you grab a couple of trays for the snacks?
natural
The hospital uses color-coded trays to organize medicines.
natural
All the clean trays are stacked by the sink.
natural