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lazy susan

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables
lazy -su-san
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rotating tray (turntable) used on tables and counters for serving condiments or food.

noun

A rotating set of shelves used to minimize inaccessible space, usually employed in corner kitchen cabinets.

noun

Synonym of round trip (“form of barter involving selling and buying back”).

noun

Alternative letter-case form of lazy Susan.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of lazy Susan.

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Etymology

Uncertain, but probably a generic name like Jane, in reference to the device replacing a servant at table. The earliest attestation is from c. 1903 in the Boston Journal, which credits a local carpenter named John Laurie as "the resuscitator of 'Lazy Susan'". Almost certainly not named in honor of the daughters of Thomas Jefferson or Edison who were both named Susan.

Inflected Forms

lazy Susans (plural)

Synonyms

round trip self-waiting table serviette butler's assistant muffin stand turntable

Questions

What does lazy susan mean?
A rotating tray (turntable) used on tables and counters for serving condiments or food.
Where does lazy susan come from?
Uncertain, but probably a generic name like Jane, in reference to the device replacing a servant at table. The earliest attestation is from c. 1903 in the Boston Journal, which credits a local carpenter named John Laurie as "the resuscitator of 'Lazy Susan'". Almost certainly not named in honor of the daughters of Thomas Jefferson or Edison who were both named Susan.

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