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tray

noun
\ ˈtrā How to pronounce tray (audio) \

Definition of tray

: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles

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Other Words from tray

trayful \ ˈtrā-​ˌfu̇l How to pronounce trayful (audio) \ noun

Examples of tray in a Sentence

She carried the tray of food to our table. a car with several storage trays

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And each tray is bathed in vibrant light of different colours, mostly hues of blue and magenta. The Economist, "New ways to make vertical farming stack up," 29 Aug. 2019 Crudite tray The need for healthy, chopped and prepared fruits and vegetables was born when my children were much younger. Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, "The busy mom's guide to meal planning," 21 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of tray

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tray

Middle English, from Old English trīg, trēg; akin to Old Swedish trø wooden grain measure and probably to Old English trēow tree — more at tree entry 1

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tray

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tray

: a thin, flat, and often rectangular piece of plastic, metal, wood, etc., that has a low rim and that is used for carrying things
: a container that has low sides and usually no top and that is used to hold something

tray

noun
\ ˈtrā How to pronounce tray (audio) \

Kids Definition of tray

: an open container with a flat bottom and low rim for holding, carrying, or showing articles a waiter's tray a tray of ice cubes

tray

noun
\ ˈtrā How to pronounce tray (audio) \

Medical Definition of tray

: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures

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