English Reference
Noun

platter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpɫætɝ/ UK /plˈætɐ/ plat·ter UK spelling platter's, platter's Computing Music

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.

Usage

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

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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