Spell Bee Word: tray

Basic Details

Word: Tray

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A flat, shallow container used for carrying or displaying items.

Synonyms: Platter, dish, board

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. On a silver tray: Something provided readily or easily, often associated with luxury. Example: "He was given all his privileges on a silver tray, without any effort."
2. To tray up: To arrange food or items neatly on a tray. Example: "She will tray up the sandwiches for the picnic."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The waiter carried a tray full of delicious desserts to our table.

Example 2: At the party, everyone admired the beautiful fruit arrangement on the tray.

Example 3: I always use a tray when serving drinks to my guests to avoid spills.

Fun Fact

Did you know that trays have been used since ancient times? The earliest trays date back to the Egyptians, who made them from wood and metal!

Famous Quote

"Life can be not only a tray of eggs, but a tray of choices." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "tray" mean?

a) A type of drink
b) A flat container for carrying or displaying items
c) A kind of food
d) A type of animal

Answer: b) A flat container for carrying or displaying items

2. Which of these is a synonym of "tray"?

a) Cup
b) Dish
c) Bowl
d) Fork

Answer: b) Dish

3. Which sentence uses "tray" correctly?

a) The cat slept on the tray.
b) I need to buy a new tray for my art supplies.
c) The tray ran away quickly.
d) The tray is singing a song.

Answer: b) I need to buy a new tray for my art supplies.

4. Which idiom means something is provided readily?

a) On a silver tray
b) In a cakewalk
c) Out of the blue
d) At the drop of a hat

Answer: a) On a silver tray

5. What is the opposite of "tray"?

a) N/A
b) Clutter
c) Food
d) Fork

Answer: a) N/A