: an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
Examples of tray in a Sentence
She carried the tray of food to our table.
a car with several storage trays
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Fourteen trays are in a set and come in various sizes, including two long trays, four medium trays, four small trays, and four extra small trays.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The hanging lamp includes a removable tray and cleaning brush for easy maintenance.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The hanging lamp includes a removable tray and cleaning brush for easy maintenance.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for tray
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“Tray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tray. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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Medical Definition
tray
noun
: an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
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