Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blue-plate-special
noun
/ˌbluːˈplaɪt ˈspɛʃəl/
Definition
A blue-plate special is a term used in restaurants to refer to a daily special meal offered at a lower price, typically served on a blue plate.
Examples
- For lunch, I ordered the blue-plate special, which was meatloaf with mashed potatoes.
- The diner is known for its delicious blue-plate specials every weekday at noon.
- I love looking at the board to see what today’s blue-plate special is.
Meaning
It generally represents a simple, no-frills meal that provides good value for the money.
Synonyms
- daily special
- special of the day
- mealtime deal
