tray
tray Lexical Profile
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• noun
A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying, holding, or displaying food, drinks, or other items.
"The waiter carefully balanced the heavy tray of drinks as he navigated through the crowded restaurant."
An open receptacle used in an office or on a desk for holding incoming or outgoing correspondence and documents.
"She placed the signed contracts in her outbox tray before leaving for the day."
A sliding drawer or compartment within a device, such as a printer or computer, designed to hold paper, discs, or other media.
"He pressed the button to eject the disc tray from the computer tower."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'trīg' (wooden board, shallow vessel), derived from Proto-Germanic 'trewą' (tree, wood).
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