: 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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Recommendations include cleaning it every other use or putting the basket, tray, and pan in the dishwasher.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Nooncrazy Airplane Foot Hammock On sale for $14, this adjustable foot hammock hangs onto your tray table to provide an elevated swing for your feet, helping to reduce swelling and keep your toes from feeling cramped underneath the seat in front of you.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Line a tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the Gravity offers tray tables for those sitting in the back seat.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Nooncrazy Airplane Foot Hammock On sale for $14, this adjustable foot hammock hangs onto your tray table to provide an elevated swing for your feet, helping to reduce swelling and keep your toes from feeling cramped underneath the seat in front of you.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Line a tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the Gravity offers tray tables for those sitting in the back seat.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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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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