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tray

Pronunciation: [treɪ]

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Learn how to use tray in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food service”

(noun) a flat, wide container used for carrying or holding food and drinks. You might see a tray at a restaurant or in a cafeteria where people place their meals.

Example

I carried my lunch on a tray to the table.

Example

I did not have a tray, so it was hard to carry all my snacks.

Example

Can you pass me a tray so I can put my food on it?

Context: “organization”

(noun) a shallow, flat dish that can hold items like papers, tools, or toys to keep them organized. You might use a tray to hold your crayons while you draw.

Example

The artist put her paintbrushes in a tray to keep them in order.

Example

Without the tray, my desk was messy with pencils and papers everywhere.

Example

Do you think we should use a tray to organize these toys?

Context: “service”

(verb) to serve food or drinks on a tray. This is what waiters do when they bring meals to customers.

Example

The waiter trays the food beautifully for the guests.

Example

He did not tray the drinks properly, so some of them spilled.

Example

Can you tray the appetizers before serving them at the party?

How to pronounce tray

Pronunciation: [treɪ]

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