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Definition of platter

platter

/ˈplæt.ər/
plat · ter
Plural:platters
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• noun

1

A large, flat dish or plate, typically oval or circular, used for serving food.

Example

"The roasted turkey was brought to the dining table on a large silver platter."

2

A meal or an assortment of food served on a large flat dish.

Example

"We ordered a seafood platter to share as an appetizer before the main course."

3

A flat, rigid circular disk inside a hard disk drive that stores magnetic data.

Example

"The data recovery technician explained that a scratched platter could result in permanent loss of files."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French plater, derived from Old French plat, meaning 'flat'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Platter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/platter
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