cafeteriatray
nounUK /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə treɪ/
US /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə treɪ/
A flat board you carry your food on in a big eating room at school.
She put her sandwich and milk on the cafeteriatray and found a seat.
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2. A tray used to carry dishes and food in a workplace dining area.
He stacked his empty plates on the cafeteriatray and slid it onto the rack.
3. A plastic or metal tray with compartments for holding different foods.
The cafeteriatray had little sections for peas, mashed potatoes, and pudding.
4. A tray used for collecting dirty dishes after a meal.
Please take your cafeteriatray to the window when you finish eating.