“Trays” or “Treys”—Which to use?

“Trays” or “Treys”

Overview

trays / treys 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

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

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

Pronunciation

trays: t·r·EY·z

treys: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “trays”

…butter, rather than the plastic trays, plastic utensils, and packaged condiments…
…no T suffix, had two trays built in, as did the…
…except it had 2 paper trays and duplex printing.
Ice cube trays were introduced more and more…
…cold compartment for ice cube trays.
…almost always sold in aluminium trays, this way it can go…
…composing stick and shallow subdivided trays, called "cases".
…info on empty and full trays and types of available rounds,…
Delivered in trays, bundles, or pallets partitioned by
The utensils included bowls, baskets, trays, knives, spoons, pots etc.

Examples of “treys”

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