Etymology : Middle English, from Old English trIg, trEg; akin to Old Swedish trø wooden grain measure and probably to Old English trEow tree; more at TREE
Pronunciation : 'trA
Function : noun
Date : before 12th century
1. flat receptacle used to hold other items, platter. tray\tray\ , v. t. [of. traïr, f. trahir, l. tradere. see:
traitor.] to betray; to deceive. [obs.]tray \tray\, n.; pl. trays (#). [oe. treye, as. treg. cf. trough.].
2. a small trough or wooden vessel, sometimes scooped out of a block of wood, for various domestic uses, as in making bread, chopping meat, etc.
3. a flat, broad vessel on which dishes, glasses, etc., are carried; a waiter; a salver.
4. a shallow box, generally without a top, often used within a chest, trunk, box, etc., as a removable receptacle for small or light articles.tray an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.
5. To betray; to deceive.
6. A small trough or wooden vessel, sometimes scooped out of a block of wood, for various domestic uses, as in making bread, chopping meat, etc.
7. A flat, broad vessel on which dishes, glasses, etc., are carried; a waiter; a salver.
8. A shallow box, generally without a top, often used within a chest, trunk, box, etc., as a removable receptacle for small or light articles. an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.
9. A tray is a flat piece of wood, plastic, or metal, which usually has raised edges and which is used for carrying things, especially food and drinks.