First Known Use: 13th century
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platter
noun plat·ter \ˈpla-tər\
: a large plate that is used for serving food and especially meat
: the food that is served on a platter
: a meal in a restaurant that has a particular type of food
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: a phonograph record
— plat·ter·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
— on a platter
: without effort : very easily <can have the presidency on a platter — Jonathan Daniels>
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Origin of PLATTER
Middle English plater, from Anglo-French, from plat plate
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platter
noun plat·ter \ˈpla-tər\
Definition of PLATTER for Kids
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
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