lazy Susan

or lazy susan, Lazy Susan

noun

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.

lazy Susan

noun

1. a revolving tray, often divided into sections, for holding condiments, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lazy Susan¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

The lazy Susan in the center held a strange combination of items—a number of prescription drugs, a set of binoculars on top of a bird guide, and an animal bone.

From Literature

Other deep shelves or cupboards in the home might benefit from a rotating lazy Susan, which brings items from back to front easily, Deppa says.

From Seattle Times

Dedicated cabinets hold bakeware, including a lazy Susan in a corner cabinet.

From Washington Post

Using only three items, the YouTuber and lifestyle blogger created the DIY lazy Susan with two stackable pans and a pack of marbles.

From Fox News

Some of the old postcards that I have, there's like 12 massive lazy Susan tables in this entire space.

From Salon