Platter

Pronunciation: /plætər/

Definitions of platter

noun a large, shallow dish used for serving food

Example Sentences

A1 The waiter brought out a large platter of sandwiches for the party.

A2 She carefully arranged the fruit on the platter before serving it to her guests.

B1 The chef presented a beautiful platter of sushi, complete with wasabi and soy sauce.

B2 The charcuterie platter was a hit at the wine tasting event.

C1 The seafood platter featured a variety of fresh catches from the local fish market.

C2 The caterer prepared an exquisite platter of hors d'oeuvres for the high-end event.

Examples of platter in a Sentence

formal The caterers presented a beautifully arranged platter of assorted cheeses and fruits.

informal I'm just going to grab a few things from the platter before the party starts.

slang Let's dig into that platter of nachos, it looks amazing!

figurative The artist's latest masterpiece was a colorful platter of emotions, each stroke conveying a different feeling.

Grammatical Forms of platter

• past tense: plattered
• plural: platters
• comparative: more platter
• superlative: most platter
• present tense: platters
• future tense: will platter
• perfect tense: have plattered
• continuous tense: is plattering
• singular: platter
• positive degree: platter
• infinitive: to platter
• gerund: plattering
• participle: plattered

Origin and Evolution of platter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'platter' originated from the Old French word 'platre' which meant a flat, broad piece of metal or wood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'platter' expanded to refer to a large, shallow dish used for serving food, typically with a raised rim. The word has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning throughout history.