Synonyms for

Tray

Verb / treɪ / Another word for tray — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A flat rectangular object with raised edges, used for carrying or holding things.

Synonyms & similar words

platter dish saucer plate bowl pan basket caddy container carrier receptacle holder vessel trough trencher charger paten salver waiter cruet

Synonyms by register

Formal

platter dish receptacle

Informal

pan tray table

Literary

salver waiter

Common collocations

  • serving tray
  • tea tray
  • tray table
  • tray liner
  • tray bake
  • tray rack
  • tray return

Word family

noun tray

Usage note

A tray is typically a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying or displaying items. It is not typically used in a context where an antonym would be applicable.

Example sentences

  1. The waiter brought a tray of drinks to our table.
  2. I need a tray to carry these cookies.
  3. She used a tray to hold the paint brushes.
  4. The cafeteria worker placed the food on a tray before handing it to the customer.
  5. The cake was too big to fit on the tray.

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  • The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do. - Andy Warhol
  • A picture is a poem without words. - Horace
  • A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it. - Edward Steichen

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