English to English Dictionary

Platain

A large deciduous tree with broad leaves, drooping globular seed clusters, and bark that peels off in large thin plates.

Plate

A flat dish, typically circular and made of ceramic, metal, or plastic, used for serving or eating food.

Plateau

An area of fairly level high ground.

Platform

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

Platform bed

A low-profile bed frame featuring a solid or slatted base designed to support a mattress directly, eliminating the need for a box spring.

Platitude

A remark or statement that is dull, trite, or obvious.

Platitudes

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

Platitudinous

Full of or characterized by platitudes; dull, trite, or tiresome due to overuse of unoriginal remarks.

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher known for his works on philosophy, ethics, and political theory.

Platycephalic

Having a flattened or low-vaulted skull, typically resulting in a length-height cranial index below a certain anthropological threshold.

Platypus

A small, egg-laying amphibious mammal native to eastern Australia, having a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail.

Platzierung

The act of placing someone or something in a specific position, rank, or location.