: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
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
Have bubble wands and trays for each color and let kids blow patriotic bubbles.
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Also named Stelae, the series includes a petite paperweight reminiscent of a shimmering ice block, a serving tray, and a pillar-like cocktail table that double as life-centering monuments.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
Every meal starts with a relish tray, pleasantly retro if rather anemic: a few leaves of endive, a couple of black olives, melba toast, a little puddle of dip.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Step 3: Unplug Grinder and Wash Removable Parts Unplug the grinder and, making sure to check the instructions, disassemble any washable, removable parts, including the ground beans container or tray and lid.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
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Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Also named Stelae, the series includes a petite paperweight reminiscent of a shimmering ice block, a serving tray, and a pillar-like cocktail table that double as life-centering monuments.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
Every meal starts with a relish tray, pleasantly retro if rather anemic: a few leaves of endive, a couple of black olives, melba toast, a little puddle of dip.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
Step 3: Unplug Grinder and Wash Removable Parts Unplug the grinder and, making sure to check the instructions, disassemble any washable, removable parts, including the ground beans container or tray and lid.
—Gemma Johnstone, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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Medical Definition
tray
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: 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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