Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bread-plate
Noun
/ˈbrɛd pleɪt/

Definition
A small plate used specifically for serving bread at a meal.

Examples
- Each setting included a bread-plate next to the dinner plate.
- The waiter placed a freshly baked roll on the bread-plate.

Meaning
A bread-plate is typically smaller than a standard dinner plate and is used to hold bread, rolls, or other baked goods during dining.

Synonyms
- bread dish
- bread platter
- roll plate