She carried the tray of food to our table. a car with several storage trays
Recent Examples on the WebBest Changing Table Dresser Create the perfect modern nursery with this three-drawer dresser that comes with a removable changing tray. Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 The giant breakfast is rounded out with a tray of sweet Hawaiian breakfast biscuits, which are also homemade. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 13 Sep. 2022 To break up a blank wall, simply lean a piece of art against it and pair with a tray of bar essentials. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The walls and tray ceiling are painted Sherwin Williams Modern Gray. Allison Duncan, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022 On Wall Street, investors have put their tray tables up and seats in an upright position. Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 The design team also added USB charging ports, and fold-down tray tables, while consoles are also available. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2022 Adding an elegant look to this most utilitarian of rooms, a crystal chandelier hangs from a round tray ceiling above the tub. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 Just wave this rechargeable wand over surfaces like airplane tray tables and computer keyboards. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English trīg, trēg; akin to Old Swedish trø wooden grain measure and probably to Old English trēow tree — more at tree entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of tray was before the 12th century