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Definition of Lazy Susan
1. Noun. A revolving tray placed on a dining table.
Definition of Lazy Susan
1. Noun. A carousel for condiments, or for serving other foods, used to keep them within easy reach. Also, rotating shelves often installed in a corner kitchen cabinet to help utilize unused or inaccessible space. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lazy Susan
Literary usage of Lazy Susan
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Virginia Handbook by Blair Howard, Mary K. Burnham, Bill Burnham (2005)
"lazy Susan Dinner Theater offers outstanding food, an informal atmosphere and
memorable theatrical performances, making it one of the most popular evening ..."
2. Household Engineering: Scientific Management in the Home by Christine Frederick, American School of Home Economics (1919)
"The so-called "lazy Susan" or servette finds favor with the homemaker who is her
own maid. This is a revolving HOME-MADE WHEEL TRAY WHEEL TRAY ($10.00) ..."
3. How to Cook and why by Jessie A. Long, Elizabeth Condit (1914)
"The serviette, or "lazy Susan," is helpful in simplifying the serving. In olden
days these were made of mahogany or some other wood, but the modern ..."
4. Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Maryland by William J. Burnham, Mary K. Burnham (2002)
"A man in a booth engages a lever and, much like a lazy Susan, the turntable
platform with the engine perched on top revolves ever so slowly, ..."
5. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark: 194 Essays from the Pages of by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"In his dining room at the President's louse, a sort of lazy Susan of circular
shelves could be rotated right through the wall, so that servants isolated in ..."
6. Adventure Guide China by Simon Foster (2008)
"Tables are usually circular, with a lazy Susan (rotating turntable) in the center
of the table to liven things up! ..."
7. Falling from Heights by Chris F. Needham (2007)
"I remember climbing in onto the lazy Susan once, and getting so scared that I
wouldn't be able to get back out that I never dared do it again. ..."
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