platter
UK: ˈplætə | US: ˈplætər
n. a large, flat dish or plate used for serving food
n. (informal) a vinyl phonograph record
n. (computing) a rigid disk in a hard disk drive
The word "platter" originates from Middle English plater, derived from Old French platel (meaning "flat dish"), which itself comes from plat (meaning "flat"). The root plat traces back to Late Latin plattus (flat), likely influenced by Greek platus (broad or flat). The suffix -ter (or -er) is a common English noun-forming suffix. Over time, "platter" evolved to denote not only flat dishes but also vinyl records (due to their flat, circular shape) and hard disk components (metaphorically extending the "flat surface" concept).
The waiter brought a platter of assorted cheeses to the table.
She collects vintage platters from the 1950s.
The DJ played a classic album on a 12-inch platter.
The hard drive’s platter stores all the data magnetically.
He arranged the sushi beautifully on a ceramic platter.