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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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The choices for mains include seafood orzo, flavorful grills and shareable meat and seafood platters, all enjoyed alongside premium wines and prosecco.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The circular plinth appears to float above a speaker base that hosts controls, and is made from a translucent material (perhaps acrylic) that allows the lighting within to dance to the sounds coming from the vinyl spinning on the equally visual platter.
—New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
Transfer chicken and onions to a serving platter; drizzle with remaining honey mixture.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat and onions to a serving platter; keep warm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The circular plinth appears to float above a speaker base that hosts controls, and is made from a translucent material (perhaps acrylic) that allows the lighting within to dance to the sounds coming from the vinyl spinning on the equally visual platter.
—New Atlas, 18 Apr. 2025
Transfer chicken and onions to a serving platter; drizzle with remaining honey mixture.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat and onions to a serving platter; keep warm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 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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