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“Tray” or “Trey”

Overview

tray / trey are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tray: (noun) an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.

trey: (noun) one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.

Pronunciation

tray: t·r·EY

trey: t·r·EY

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tray”

  • Beware of My Crew featuring Tray Deee and South Sentrelle (A
  • water-cooled compressor, an ice cube tray and a compartment, and cost
  • was later developed.1928 Ice cube tray An ice cube tray is
  • "6 Shooter" (Techniec, Bad Azz, Tray Dee, Lil' C-Style)
  • Desktop Organizer Tray
  • shell sliding out of its tray due to the motion of
  • windows, smooth minimization to system tray...), composition of images (used for
  • "Flossin'" (Tray Dee, Bad Azz, Lil' C-Style)
  • on the back of the tray card listed incorrectly.
  • sends it to an appropriate tray that corresponds to the next

Examples of “trey”

  • match" between Republican committee chair Trey Gowdy and two Democrats, Adam
  • jealous of his slick mate Trey who has no problems.
  • After the 2002 NFL season, Trey went on to coach in
  • Trey Burke, 2012, 2013 professional basketball
  • Jeremy Sisto as Trey Miller
  • Trey Azagthoth – guitars, backing vocals
  • The chairman of the committee, Trey Gowdy, said in an interview
  • Trey Marshall
  • "What i Be On" - Trey Songz featuring Fabolous
  • of the committee was Representative Trey Gowdy from South Carolina.


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