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tray Synonyms

Another word for tray

Choosing another word for tray depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying, holding, or displaying food, drinks, or other items.

Usage Example

"The waiter carefully balanced the heavy salver of drinks as he navigated through the crowded restaurant."

Strong
salver
waiter
platter
server
Weak
trencher

• noun (Context 2)

An open receptacle used in an office or on a desk for holding incoming or outgoing correspondence and documents.

Usage Example

"She placed the signed contracts in her outbox basket before leaving for the day."

Strong
basket
bin
Weak
holder
receptacle

• noun (Context 3)

A sliding drawer or compartment within a device, such as a printer or computer, designed to hold paper, discs, or other media.

Usage Example

"He pressed the button to eject the disc drawer from the computer tower."

Strong
drawer
caddy
Weak
slot
cassette

• Nearby Words

trawl
trawler
trawlerman
tray
traybake
treacherous
treacherously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tray. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tray
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