serving tray

Butler's carrying surface

A serving tray is a flat, shallow container with raised edges used to carry food, drinks, or other items.

The raised rim prevents things from sliding off.

Serving trays range from ornamental silver pieces for formal occasions to practical plastic versions for cafeterias: She brought out coffee on a serving tray.

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breakfast · breakfast in bed · bed · tea · high tea · cocktails · cocktail party · hors d'oeuvres · finger foods · carrying · balance · garnish · hospitality · appetizers · drinks · drink orders · handle · lacquer

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function/purpose

serving trayplate

Flat dish for food

trash bin · garbage can · dish rack · garbage bin · trash can

directionality of service

serving traycollection bin

Container for deposited items

Family

serving, tray, serve, serves, served, server, servers, servant, servants

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G