Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pate
noun
/peɪt/
Definition
Pate refers to the top of the head or the crown.
Examples
- He rubbed his pate absentmindedly while deep in thought.
- She wore a hat to shield her pate from the sun.
Meaning
In a more casual context, ‘pate’ is often used to describe someone’s bald head, or it can refer to the upper part of the skull.
Synonyms
- crown
- top
- head
