lazy Susan

lazy Susan
1. a revolving tray for foods, condiments, etc., placed usually at the center of a dining table.
2. any similar structure, as a shelf or tabletop, designed to revolve so that whatever it holds can be seen or reached easily. Also, lazy susan, Lazy Susan.
[1915-20, Amer.]

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