Pronunciation: /pleɪt/
noun a flat, typically round dish that is used for serving food
A1 I eat my dinner on a plate.
A2 She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces.
B1 The waiter brought out a plate of delicious pasta.
B2 The chef carefully arranged the food on the plate before serving it.
C1 The artist's ceramic plates were on display at the gallery.
C2 The silver plate was intricately engraved with a beautiful design.
verb to cover or coat with a thin layer of metal
A1 I plate the food on the table.
A2 She plates the salad with a variety of vegetables.
B1 The chef carefully plates the main course for presentation.
B2 The culinary artist plates the dessert with intricate designs.
C1 The master chef plates each dish with precision and artistry.
C2 The Michelin-starred restaurant plates their dishes with impeccable attention to detail.
formal Please pass me the plate so I can serve the food.
informal Hey, can you hand me that plate over there?
slang Yo, toss me that plate, I'm starving.
figurative His responsibilities were piling up on his plate.
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