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Definition of trivet

trivet

/ˈtrɪv.ɪt/
triv · et
Plural:trivets
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trivet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heat-resistant pad, plate, or low stand placed on a dining table or countertop to protect the surface from hot dishes.

Example

"She placed a cast-iron trivet in the center of the table before setting down the hot casserole dish."

2

An iron tripod or three-legged stand used to support cooking pots and kettles over an open fire.

Example

"The historical reenactor rested the heavy kettle on an iron trivet above the glowing hearth."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for trivet

• Nearby Words

triumphally
triumphant
triumphantly
trivet
trivia
trivial
triviality

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English trefet, borrowed from Latin tripes ('three-footed'), from tri- ('three') and pes ('foot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trivet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trivet
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