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trivet

noun
triv·​et | \ ˈtri-vət How to pronounce trivet (audio) \

Definition of trivet

1 : a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2 : a three-legged stand : tripod

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The trivet from the river was shaped like an iron for ironing clothing, Timm said. — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Magnet fishing is a slimy new hobby where people pull guns, bikes and weird stuff out of Milwaukee-area rivers, lakes and lagoons," 25 June 2019 Kuhn Rikon’s wooden trivets, composed of varying sized circles all connected by a leather strap create dimension and give a cool touch to the kitchen. — Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "The millennial kitchen: Trends from the International Home and Housewares Show," 15 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of trivet

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for trivet

Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot

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trivet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of trivet

: a short metal stand used for holding a hot dish

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