Word Noun
platter
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpɫætɝ/ UK /plˈætɐ/ plat·ter UK spelling platter's, platter's
Definition
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.
Examples
“The waiter brought a large platter of cheese to our table.”
“We ordered a seafood platter to share among the four of us at the restaurant.”
“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
Updated