lazy susan

la·zy Su·san

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-zee soo-zuh n]
- /ˈleɪ zi ˈsu zən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-zee soo-zuh n]
- /ˈleɪ zi ˈsu zən/

Definitions of lazy susan words

noun lazy susan a revolving tray for foods, condiments, etc., placed usually at the center of a dining table. 1
noun lazy susan any similar structure, as a shelf or tabletop, designed to revolve so that whatever it holds can be seen or reached easily. 1
noun lazy susan revolving tray for food 1
noun lazy susan a revolving tray, often divided into sections, for holding condiments, etc 0
noun lazy susan a rotating tray placed at the center of a dining table, from which one can help oneself to food 0
noun lazy susan Alternative spelling of lazy Susan. 0

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Origin of lazy susan

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Lazy susan

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lazy susan popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for lazy susan

noun lazy susan

dumbwaiter — a small elevator, manually or electrically operated, consisting typically of a box with shelves, used in apartment houses, restaurants, and large private dwellings for moving dishes, food, garbage, etc., between floors.
trolley — trolley car.

All 2 Synonyms of lazy susan