Phrases
on a platter
: without effort : very easily
can have the presidency on a platter—
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large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
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These are visually impressive and beautiful served in big bowls or on platters.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Remove potatoes to a platter, and turn oven to broil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Present the meat on a platter along with tortillas and an array of salsas, guacamole and fresh toppings, and let everyone help themselves.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Arrange Salad on Platter Arrange cantaloupe wedges on a platter and top with fennel mixture.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Remove potatoes to a platter, and turn oven to broil.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Present the meat on a platter along with tortillas and an array of salsas, guacamole and fresh toppings, and let everyone help themselves.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Arrange Salad on Platter Arrange cantaloupe wedges on a platter and top with fennel mixture.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for platter
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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platter
noun
plat·ter
ˈplat-ər 
1
: a large plate used especially for serving meat
2
: a phonograph record
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