traynoun [ C ]
uk/treɪ/us/treɪ/B2 a flat object, usually with raised edges, used for carrying food and drinks:
She was carrying a tray of drinks.
mainly UK a flat, open container with raised edges that you put on your desk for keeping papers in:
She put the letter in your intray.
I don't know where I put that article - it must be in the bottom of my tray.
See also
ashtray
More examples
- He laid the tray down on the table.
- First rub the baking tray well with butter.
- There's a tray under each tap to catch the beer slops.
- "Oh, you're a sweetheart, " she said, when I placed the breakfast tray on her lap.
- "Watch out!" he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks on the floor.
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Trays, racks & boards in the home
- baking tray
- breadboard
- cheeseboard
- dish rack
- lazy Susan
- place mat
- plate rack
- sheet pan
- tea tray
- toast rack
- trivet
- wine rack