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Definition of tray - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenwareshallow platform for holding objects
- The printer has a paper tray for loading sheets..
2.
technologyTECH. US notification area for icons and alertsTECH. US
- The update icon appeared in the tray.
3.
transportationUK platform of a truck for supporting loadsUK
- The tray was loaded with construction materials.
Images of tray
shallow platform for holding objects 
platform of a truck for supporting loads
Expressions with tray
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easily obtained without effort
He got the job on a silver tray.
oven-proof tray for holding foods while baking
Place the cookies on the baking tray.
flat object for carrying food in cafeterias
She placed her lunch on the cafeteria tray.
selection of cheeses presented on a tray
We enjoyed a cheese tray with wine.
flat container for holding papers
She placed the documents in the filing tray on her desk.
container used to freeze water into ice cubes
She filled the ice cube tray with water and placed it in the freezer..
container used to freeze water into ice cubes
She filled the ice tray with water and placed it in the freezer..
large platter with assorted food items
The party tray had cheese, crackers, and fruits.
flat base in a shower to catch water
The shower tray needs cleaning to prevent mold.
flat surface for carrying tea items
She placed the cups on the tea tray.
small table attached to a seat for meals or work
The flight attendant folded down the tray table.
flat object used to carry or serve food
She carried her lunch on a food tray.
tray for incoming mail and documents
He sorted the documents in his in-tray every morning..
shallow container filled with absorbent material for cats to excrete in
The cat meticulously covered its waste in the litter tray..
tray used to carry breakfast items
She brought him breakfast on a breakfast tray.
tray for outgoing documents
Please place the signed contracts in the out-tray..
shallow container used for starting plant seeds
She filled the seed tray with soil and planted tomato seeds.
decorative tray with a raised edge for display
She arranged the candles on a gallery tray.
shallow holder on a printer that stores sheets before printing
The printer's lower paper tray jammed and needed to be pulled out carefully.
structure used to support insulated electrical cables
The electrician installed the cable tray above the ceiling panels.
area on taskbar showing system icons, time, and notifications
The system tray displays the clock and volume icon.
ceiling with a recessed center resembling a tray
The living room features a beautiful tray ceiling.
Origin of tray
Middle English, treye (small dish)
Terms with tray included in their meaning
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cooking
flat metal tray for baking in an oven
child's chair
chair with a tray for young children
office
tray for holding incoming papers
baking
tray with round indentations for baking muffins
baking tool
metal tray with round indentations for baking muffins
holder
box or tray for holding index cards
automotive
storage tray between car seats
sweet treats
shallow metal tray for baking cookies or pastries
drink
tray holding several small glasses of beer for tasting or serving
organization
movable tray for holding components
cooking
tray under a grill to collect grease and food particles
furniture
sliding tray under a desk for a keyboard
maritime
flat wooden tray for hoisting cargo on ships
dining
revolving tray on a dining table
horticulture
small seedling in a tray
serving sake
set of items for serving sake, sometimes with tray or warmer
household
small tray with a lid used for collecting crumbs and ashes
papers
tray for sorting papers and documents
printing tray
tray for holding composed type
ornamental
decorative dish or tray
transportation
flat tray for transporting loads by two men
office
box or tray for outgoing mail in an office
serving tray
flat tray used to serve or present food or items
furniture
drawer or tray that slides out
Examples of tray in a sentence
The waiter balanced the tray skillfully. She checked the tray for new messages. The tray displayed a battery warning icon. The truck's tray carried heavy machinery. Workers secured the load on the tray.
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- French:plateau, barre d'état, ...
- German:Ablage, Infobereich, ...
- Italian:vassoio, tray, ...
- Spanish:bandeja, área de notificación, ...
- Portuguese:bandeja, área de notificação, ...
- Chinese:托盘, 通知区域, ...
- Japanese:用紙トレイ, 通知領域, ...
- Arabic:صِينِيَّة, شريط الإشعارات, ...
- Hebrew:מַגָּשׁ, מַגַּשׁ מַעֲרֶכֶת, ...
- Russian:поддон, трей, ...
- Ukrainian:таця, область сповіщень, ...
- Hindi:ट्रे, ...
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