noun
large plate; platter
Refers to a physically large plate or platter, often used for serving multiple portions or shared dishes.
大皿に料理を盛り付ける。
I arrange the food on a large platter.
パーティー用に大皿を何枚か用意した。
I prepared several large plates for the party.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'large') and 皿 (さら, 'plate'). The reading おおざら follows standard rendaku voicing of the second element.