Plate

/pleɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flat dish or container typically made of ceramic or glass, used for serving or eating food.

She set the table with a large plate for the main course.

A thin flat piece of material used in various applications, such as printing or manufacturing.

The printer used a metal plate to transfer the ink onto the paper.

A section of the Earth's crust that moves over the molten layer beneath it.

The earthquake occurred due to the shifting of tectonic plates.

A flat, typically rectangular or circular piece of something, often used as a base or support.

The artist worked on a ceramic plate to create her latest design.

verb

To put food on a plate for serving.

She plated the food beautifully before serving it to the guests.

To cover or coat with a thin layer of metal or other material.

The jeweler plated the ring in gold to give it a luxurious finish.

Middle English: from Old French 'plaque', from Latin 'platta', feminine of 'plattus' flat.

plate tectonics

The theory explaining the movement of the Earth's plates.

to plate something

To cover a surface with a layer of material.

on a silver plate

In a very easy or convenient manner.

dish

A shallow container for holding food.

platter

A large plate or dish for serving food.

panel

A flat piece of material used in construction or decoration.

disc

A flat circular object.

To rob or steal (plate used in theft context).

He got busted for plating cars.

To fail or underperform, often used in sports.

He really plated during the game, not scoring any points.