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

Recent Examples on the Web

Procedure Start by placing the cup with the wider straw into the tray. Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, "Build a Blood-Flow Model," 15 Aug. 2019 Clean, plastic garden containers only; cell packs and trays. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s almost time to plant spring bulbs: Tulips, daffodils and ... garlic?," 15 Aug. 2019 The script was submitted piecemeal to the studio, Universal International, under Mr. Lewis’s name while Trumbo churned out page after page, writing in his bathtub with a wooden tray across the top. Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Edward Lewis, ‘Spartacus’ Producer Who Defied Blacklist, Dies at 99," 15 Aug. 2019 This gold one is absolutely gorgeous and has multiple levels and trays to hold your wine, liquor, glasses, and other goodies. Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, "Wayfair is having a massive two-day sale on furniture this weekend," 10 Aug. 2019 Doughnut dancers, aka volunteers, passed out the savory doughnuts — which fetch $9 and come with melty raclette at the Hayes Valley restaurant — using inflatable sprinkled doughnuts as trays. Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "Outside Lands: What did chef Sara Rich of Rich Table inhale with Dillagence?," 9 Aug. 2019 In the video posted Aug. 2, a small bird can be seen stuck to a glue trap, also known as glue boards or trays. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Heartbreaking bird video shows how pest traps harm Texas wildlife," 9 Aug. 2019 Harry gives us a tray and tells us to choose seven pieces for our toy. Rachel Berry, Cincinnati.com, "Happen's Toy Lab brings a sense of child-like creativity for all ages," 23 July 2019 Plus, the crate has a removable tray in case of accidents, and is designed to pair perfectly with another new Fable addition: a waterproof, stain-proof, scratch-resistant memory foam dog bed that comes in three sizes and five colorways. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Fable's Amazing New Dog Crate Doubles as a Stylish Side Table," 17 July 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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More Definitions for tray

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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