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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The Loons squandered James Rodriguez’s great display of playmaking and set-piece taking in his first MLS start by failing to convert on the opportunities the Colombian superstar provided on silver platters.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Antica Locanda doles out comforting Sicilian dishes, from platters of fresh fish to generous bowls of seafood pasta.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
What did the craftspeople painting the pieces think of their assignment to adorn these plates, platters, pitchers, and ashtrays with the little toker?
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a platter, garnish with 3 Tbsp.
—Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Antica Locanda doles out comforting Sicilian dishes, from platters of fresh fish to generous bowls of seafood pasta.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
What did the craftspeople painting the pieces think of their assignment to adorn these plates, platters, pitchers, and ashtrays with the little toker?
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a platter, garnish with 3 Tbsp.
—Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for platter
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platter. Accessed 2 May. 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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