Plate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpleɪ̯t/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plate is a noun meaning A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
Meaning
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Such dishes collectively.
- The contents of such a dish.
- A course at a meal.
- (figuratively) An agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities
- A flat object of uniform thickness.
- (especially Australia; metonymic, plural only) Vehicle license plates, registration plates.
- A taxi permit, especially of a metal disc.
Example Sentences
I ate a plate of beans.
The meat plate was particularly tasty.
I filled my plate from the bountiful table.
He was confronted by two knights in full plate.
Word Forms
- plates
- plating
- plated
Synonyms for plate
Depending on context, synonyms include shell, scale, catcher, plateful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scale, catcher, shell, dish, platter, saucer.
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