Examples of platter in a Sentence
large platters of hot turkey and ham
The chicken platter comes with fries and coleslaw.
She ordered the seafood platter.
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Opt for a sampling platter of northern Thai appetizers such as sai oua sausage and nam prik chilli relish with local vegetables, and don't miss the coconutty khao soi curry soup.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The more expensive 3-pound platter with three types of wagyu is $178.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
It was run by two old women, who stood behind old counters, in front of walls with thousands of old shellac platters.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The more expensive 3-pound platter with three types of wagyu is $178.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
It was run by two old women, who stood behind old counters, in front of walls with thousands of old shellac platters.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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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