Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plateful

noun
/ˈpleɪt.fʊl/
Definition
A quantity of food that fills a plate.
Examples
  • She served a plateful of spaghetti to her guests.
  • After the long hike, I was ready for a plateful of stew.
  • He always eats a plateful of vegetables with dinner.
Meaning
A plateful refers to the amount of food that can be served on a single plate, typically suggesting a generous portion.
Synonyms
  • portion
  • helping
  • serving