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
