tray
- A flat, shallow container with a raised edge, used for carrying or holding items, especially food and drinks. nounShe carried the tea set on a silver tray.The waiter brought our meals on a large tray.
- A flat, open container used for organizing or storing items, often found in drawers or on desks. nounHe organized his stationery in a desk tray.The office supplies were neatly arranged in plastic trays.