lazy susan

/'leizi'su:zn/

Thân thiện

A family passes dishes around the table using a wooden lazy susan.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A revolving tray placed on a dining table: A "lazy susan" is a circular rotating tray or turntable, typically placed on a table to allow diners to easily share and access food, condiments, or other items without having to pass them around.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Please spin the lazy susan so I can reach the salt.
  • The restaurant had a large lazy susan in the center of the round table for the family-style meal.

Advanced Usage

• As a design or organizational feature: The term can be used metaphorically to describe any rotating platform or system designed for easy access.
  • The new library catalog uses a digital 'lazy susan' interface to browse different categories.

Variants and Related Words

• Turntable (n): A broader term for a rotating platform, which can be used for records, in microwaves, or on tables.
  • The microwave's turntable ensures even cooking.
• Revolving tray (n): A descriptive synonym for a lazy susan.

Synonyms

• Revolving tray: A descriptive term with the same meaning.
• Rotating server: A more formal or descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Spin the lazy susan: A common instruction for using one.
  • Don't spin the lazy susan too quickly, or the dishes might slide.

Related Idioms

• • Dinner was easy with the lazy susan; everything was within arm's reach.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a revolving tray placed on a dining table

Từ đồng nghĩa

• turntable
• lazy Susan