Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pires
noun
pee-res
Definition
A plate or dish, typically shallow and used for serving food.
Examples
- She placed the cookies on the pires before serving them to her guests.
- The strong aroma of coffee filled the room as he set the cup on the pires.
- During the tea party, each guest received a pires with their tea cup.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘pires’ refers to a small plate that accompanies a cup, often used for serving small dishes or as a saucer.
Synonyms
- saucer
- plate
- dish