Platter
/ˈplæt.ər/noun
A large, flat dish used for serving food.
Did you know?The word 'platter' descends from the Old French 'plat', which means 'flat', linking it to the idea of spreading abundance on a table.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
plat
“flat surface or dish”
Middle English
Middle English
platere
“a flat dish for serving food”
14th Century
Middle English
platter
“a large, flat dish used for serving meals”
Modern English
English
platter
“a wide, flat dish, often used ceremonially for food presentation.”