grilled-vegetable-platter
/ˌɡrɪld ˈvedʒ.tə.bəl ˈplæt.ə/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A serving dish or menu item with mixed vegetables cooked on a grill and arranged on a large plate. It is often eaten as a side dish, starter, or light meal.
- We ordered a grilled vegetable platter for the table.
- The platter had peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.
- I had the grilled vegetable platter with rice.
Adinary Nuance
A grilled vegetable platter is not just any vegetables. It usually means a mixed, nicely arranged serving, often for sharing or presentation. It is more specific than grilled vegetables, which can be any cooked vegetables. It also sounds more menu-like and restaurant-style than plain mixed vegetables.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- Đĩa rau nướng
- Spanish
- Plato de verduras a la parrilla
- Chinese
- 烤蔬菜拼盘
- Japanese
- グリル野菜の盛り合わせ
- Korean
- 구운 채소 플래터
Etymology
This phrase combines grilled, vegetable, and platter. Grilled comes from French through English in the 17th century, and platter has been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Common phrases
a grilled vegetable plattershare a grilled vegetable platterorder the grilled vegetable platter
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Frequently asked questions
- Is grilled vegetable platter a common phrase on menus?
- Yes, it is common in restaurants and cafés, especially on modern menus.
- What is the difference between grilled vegetable platter and grilled vegetables?
- A platter is a fuller serving, often arranged on one dish. Grilled vegetables can be any amount of cooked vegetables.
- Can I use this phrase in business or academic writing?
- Not usually. It is mainly a food-menu phrase, not a formal writing term.