Definition:
A utensil for keeping food warm, especially at the table. Usually consists of a large pan with a cover, sometimes raised or footed to provide a spot for a small warming candle underneath.
Pronunciation:
chaf-ing dish • (noun)
Also Known As:
chafing - the preposition for the word chafen, which means to warm
Examples:
Evelyn kept the Swedish meatballs warm in her grandmother's silver chafing dish.
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