platterfuls
Dish amounts overflowing
Platterfuls is the plural of platterful, meaning the amount a platter can hold.
A platter is a large serving dish, so a platterful suggests a generous quantity: She brought out platterfuls of barbecue for the party.
The word emphasizes abundance rather than precise measurement.
Overfull, mounded above
- overflowingExceeding capacity, spilling out
- generousWilling to give freely
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
- ladenHeavily weighted down
piled · stacked · mountains · servings · helpings · portions · loads · masses
Gathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- holidayDay of rest
potluck · barbecue · picnic · brunch · thanksgiving · wedding · graduation · reunion
Pre-meal small dishes
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- antipastiItalian first-course assortment
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
sushi · charcuterie · crudités · hors d'oeuvres · sampler · assortment · variety · selection
Animal tissue for consumption
- cheesesFermented dairy products
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
sandwiches · nachos · wings · ribs · shrimp · oysters · dumplings · spring rolls
heaping
Overfull, mounded above
- overflowingExceeding capacity, spilling out
- generousWilling to give freely
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
laden · piled · stacked · mountains · servings · helpings · portions · loads · masses · quantities
party
Gathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
holiday · potluck · barbecue · picnic · brunch · thanksgiving · wedding · graduation · reunion · birthday
appetizers
Pre-meal small dishes
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
- antipastiItalian first-course assortment
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
dim sum · sushi · charcuterie · crudités · hors d'oeuvres · sampler · assortment · variety · selection · arrangement
meats
Animal tissue for consumption
- cheesesFermented dairy products
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
cookies · sandwiches · nachos · wings · ribs · shrimp · oysters · dumplings · spring rolls · falafel