Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plate

noun
/pleɪt/
Definition
A flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food.
Examples
  • She placed the salad on a large plate.
  • The artist used a plate to create ceramic art.
  • He ate the pasta directly from the plate.
Meaning
A plate can refer to both the physical object used to hold food and, in a broader sense, to a flat surface or layer of material.
Synonyms
  • dish
  • platter
  • tray