ENGLISH
REFERENCE

platter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɫætɝ// UK //plˈætɐ// plat·ter

n. a large, flat plate used for serving food to several people at once. It is often used for snacks, fruit, or meat at a party.

n. a large, shallow dish used for serving food. In technical contexts, refers to the circular magnetic disk in a hard drive or the rotating plate of a turntable.


SIMPLE

The waiter brought a large platter of cheese to our table.

CONTEXTUAL

We ordered a seafood platter to share among the four of us at the restaurant.

COMPLEX

The host arranged a diverse platter of local delicacies, ensuring there were enough vegetarian options to accommodate every guest's dietary requirements.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe the contents.

© 2026 English Reference