tray

noun
UK: /treɪ/
US: /treɪ/

  1. A flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying food and drinks.

    1. She put the cups on the tray.
    2. The waiter carried the tray carefully through the crowded restaurant, balancing drinks.

  2. An open, flat container used for holding small items, often for a specific purpose.

    1. I keep pens in a small tray.
    2. The dentist used a tray to hold all of his shiny metal tools during the procedure.

Synonyms

salver waiter platter
tray transitive-verb

  1. To put something on a tray.

    1. Tray the glasses for easier transport.
    2. The server quickly trayed the appetizers to get them to the guests promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tray" in English means: A flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying food and drinks., An open, flat container used for holding small items, often for a specific purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "tray" is /treɪ/ in British English and /treɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tray": salver, waiter, platter.

Example usage of "tray": "She put the cups on the tray.". More examples on the page.