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TRAY/treɪ/

A tray is a flat board with a small rim, used for carrying cups, plates, or food. Countable: a tray, trays. A plate is what you eat from; a tray carries several things together. A highchair has a small tray for a baby. Not try (to attempt) — extra a, different meaning.

Meaning

A flat board with a rim, used for carrying cups, plates, or food.

Examples

• “She brought the drinks on a tray.”
• “Carry the tray with both hands.”
• “There is tea for everyone on the tray.”

Good to know

a tray (carry cups / plates). Contrast: plate (eat from). Mix-up: try.

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