Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meal-tray
Noun
/miːl treɪ/
Definition
A flat, rectangular container used for serving or carrying food and beverages, often equipped with compartments to separate different items.
Examples
- The flight attendants served dinner on a meal-tray.
- At the cafeteria, I picked up a meal-tray to enjoy lunch with my friends.
- The hospital provided patients with meal-trays for their regular meals.
Meaning
A meal-tray is specifically designed to hold a meal, making it easier to transport food from one place to another, commonly used in settings like cafeterias, hospitals, or during airline service.
Synonyms
- food tray
- serving tray
- lunch tray
