tray
noun
ˈtrā 
: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
trayful
ˈtrā-ˌfu̇l
noun 
Example Sentences
She carried the tray of food to our table. a car with several storage trays
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Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 The giant breakfast is rounded out with a tray of sweet Hawaiian breakfast biscuits, which are also homemade. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 To break up a blank wall, simply lean a piece of art against it and pair with a tray of bar essentials. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The walls and tray ceiling are painted Sherwin Williams Modern Gray. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022 On Wall Street, investors have put their tray tables up and seats in an upright position. Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 The design team also added USB charging ports, and fold-down tray tables, while consoles are also available. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2022 Adding an elegant look to this most utilitarian of rooms, a crystal chandelier hangs from a round tray ceiling above the tub. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 Just wave this rechargeable wand over surfaces like airplane tray tables and computer keyboards. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 See More
Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 The giant breakfast is rounded out with a tray of sweet Hawaiian breakfast biscuits, which are also homemade. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 To break up a blank wall, simply lean a piece of art against it and pair with a tray of bar essentials. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The walls and tray ceiling are painted Sherwin Williams Modern Gray. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022 On Wall Street, investors have put their tray tables up and seats in an upright position. Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 The design team also added USB charging ports, and fold-down tray tables, while consoles are also available. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2022 Adding an elegant look to this most utilitarian of rooms, a crystal chandelier hangs from a round tray ceiling above the tub. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 Just wave this rechargeable wand over surfaces like airplane tray tables and computer keyboards. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English trīg, trēg; akin to Old Swedish trø wooden grain measure and probably to Old English trēow tree — more at tree entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing tray
Kids Definition
tray
noun
ˈtrā
: an open container with a flat bottom and low rim for holding, carrying, or showing articles
a waiter's tray
a tray of ice cubes
Medical Definition
tray
noun
ˈtrā
: 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
tray
noun
as in plate
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