Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plato

noun
/ˈpleɪtoʊ/
Definition
A plate or shallow dish used for serving food.
Examples
  • She carefully placed the salad on a decorative plato.
  • The chef used a large plato to serve the main course at the banquet.
Meaning
In a culinary context, ‘plato’ refers to a flat dish that holds food for serving or presentation.
Synonyms
  • dish
  • plate
  • platter