Meaning of the word plate in English

What does plate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plate

US /pleɪt/

UK /pleɪt/

a flat dish, typically circular and made of porcelain or earthenware, from which food is eaten or served.

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Please put your empty plate in the sink.

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She served the cake on a beautiful ceramic plate.

Synonym:

dish platter

a flat, thin piece of metal or other hard material, typically square or rectangular, used for various purposes.

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The car's license plate was bent.

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The armor consisted of overlapping metal plates.

Synonym:

sheet panel slab

to cover (something) with a thin coating of metal.

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The jeweler will plate the ring with gold.

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The old silverware was plated with silver.

Synonym:

coat cover overlay laminate