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Synonyms & Similar Words
dish
platter
tray
saucer
bowl
cup
vessel
container
platelet
slab
sheet
panel
layer
coating
covering
sheeting
laminate
veneer
coating
scale
flake
disc
disk
round
circle
slab
tablet
pad
mat
layer
stratum
board
card
ticket
label
tag
marker
sign
placard
notice
billboard
poster
plateful
helping
serving
portion
share
allocation
ration
quota
allowance
plateaux
plateau
Meaning of Plate
A flat dish, typically made of ceramic, glass, or plastic, used for serving or holding food.
Definitions
- A flat dish, typically made of ceramic, glass, or plastic, used for serving or holding food
- A flat, usually circular, piece of material, such as metal or plastic, used for a particular purpose
- A layer of material, such as metal or wood, used to cover or protect something
- A flat, usually rectangular, piece of material, such as paper or cardboard, used for writing or printing
Etymology of Plate
The word "plate" comes from the Old French "plate", meaning "flat dish", which is derived from the Latin "plattus", meaning "flat" or "broad"
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a flat dish or plate, and has since been extended to include other meanings, such as a layer of material or a flat piece of material used for a particular purpose
Example Uses
- She put a plate of food in front of him and he began to eat
- The plate on the wall was a decorative item, but it also served as a reminder of the family's history
- The company will plate the metal with a layer of chrome to protect it from corrosion
- The hikers had to navigate a series of plateaux to reach the summit