tray

Meanings

• noun

  A shallow container or dish, typically with a handle, used for serving food or for various other purposes.

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /tɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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5. /tɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tray
say , play , day , may , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of tray that leads to same result
tray , trayful , trayfuls , trays , baking tray , baking trays , tea tray , tea trays , in tray , litter tray , out tray

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Etymology

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The word 'tray' originated from the Old French word 'trai' which means 'to carry'.

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Trivia

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1. A standard size for a serving tray is 18 inches by 24 inches.

2. Trays were once used to transport goods in markets and shops.

3. Trays were also used in ancient Egypt to carry offerings to the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Platter: A large, flat dish or tray used for serving food.

2. Tray table: A table with a collapsible or removable tray attached to it, used for eating or working in confined spaces.

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Culture

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Trays have been used for various purposes in different cultures. In Indian cuisine, trays called 'thali' are used to serve food. In Chinese culture, trays are used to serve tea and are an essential part of the tea ceremony.

How to Memorize "tray"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tray shaped like a shallow dish with a handle. Visualize yourself carrying the tray and serving food from it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tray' with the image of a waiter carrying a dish of food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Try Aiding Your Appetite' to remember the word 'tray'.

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