Word PLATE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

plate

🇺🇸 [pleɪt]

Meanings

A flat, typically round dish used for serving food, often made of ceramic, glass, or plastic. Plates come in various sizes and designs and are essential in dining. The term can also refer to a thin, flat piece of material used in different industries, such as metal plates in construction.

Examples

• She placed the salad on a large plate.
• The plate was covered in intricate patterns.
• The workers lifted the heavy metal plate into position.

Synonyms

dish • platter • tray

Antonyms

bowl • cup • mug