1
: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2
: a three-legged stand : tripod
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Image Some stick to a color family, like pastels; others focus on a single item across the spectrum, like trivets or pie birds.
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
These beautiful trivets stack together magnetically for easy storage and will pair nicely with your new set of matte black dishware.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Simply serve fondue in the saucepan placed on a trivet.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
These beautiful trivets stack together magnetically for easy storage and will pair nicely with your new set of matte black dishware.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
Always use trivets or heat-resistant mats—laminate hates hot pots and pans.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
Simply serve fondue in the saucepan placed on a trivet.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Trivet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trivet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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