: 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
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Wine, beer, charcuterie and vegetable trays provided.
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Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Add humidity trays filled with water and pebbles underneath pots.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
Made with real milk and cream, the tub holds enough to ice a tray of cinnamon rolls or an entire 10-inch carrot cake.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Each meal is packaged in a plastic tray with two or three compartments sealed with a plastic film—think a more refined TV dinner.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
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Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Add humidity trays filled with water and pebbles underneath pots.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
Made with real milk and cream, the tub holds enough to ice a tray of cinnamon rolls or an entire 10-inch carrot cake.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 June 2025
Each meal is packaged in a plastic tray with two or three compartments sealed with a plastic film—think a more refined TV dinner.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tray
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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Medical Definition
tray
noun
: 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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