trivet
noun
triv·et ˈtri-vət 
1
: a usually metal or wooden stand often with short feet for use under a hot dish
2
: a three-legged stand : tripod
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web They're also designed to double as a trivet to protect counters from hot pots and other cookware. 
Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 Place on the trivet and sprinkle spice packet on top. al, 17 Mar. 2022 Tuck a couple of serving spoons into that hot skillet and serve it family-style — on a trivet to protect your table. Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021 Place a metal steamer rack or trivet in a wok or large Dutch oven and fill with enough water to reach the base of the rack. Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022 Since the silicone is heat-resistant up to 465°F, the dishwasher-safe jar opener tool can also play double-duty as a trivet or oven mitt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2021 Once the water has reached a rolling boil, place the bowl on the steaming rack or trivet. Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021 Included is a silicone non-slip mat to prevent your container from sliding—and which can be used as a trivet for baking. Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 14 May 2021 No need to buy matching planters for kitchen herbs and houseplants—just group neutral pots and add antique accents (like this vintage wood trivet) for an uncomplicated windowsill or countertop vignette. Chelsea Evers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2021 See More
Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 Place on the trivet and sprinkle spice packet on top. al, 17 Mar. 2022 Tuck a couple of serving spoons into that hot skillet and serve it family-style — on a trivet to protect your table. Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2021 Place a metal steamer rack or trivet in a wok or large Dutch oven and fill with enough water to reach the base of the rack. Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022 Since the silicone is heat-resistant up to 465°F, the dishwasher-safe jar opener tool can also play double-duty as a trivet or oven mitt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2021 Once the water has reached a rolling boil, place the bowl on the steaming rack or trivet. Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 July 2021 Included is a silicone non-slip mat to prevent your container from sliding—and which can be used as a trivet for baking. Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 14 May 2021 No need to buy matching planters for kitchen herbs and houseplants—just group neutral pots and add antique accents (like this vintage wood trivet) for an uncomplicated windowsill or countertop vignette. Chelsea Evers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot — more at foot
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2