Definition & Meaning of "plate"

Plate

NOUN

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

What is a "plate"?

A plate is a flat, typically round dish with a raised rim, normally used for serving and eating food. Plates come in various sizes and materials, such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic, and they are available in different shapes and designs to suit various purposes and preferences. They are essential kitchen utensils used for serving main courses, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Plates are also commonly used for portioning and presenting food in an appealing manner, whether at home or in restaurants.

a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters

a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues

What is a "plate"?

A plate is a removable dental device used to replace missing teeth or support parts of the mouth. It can be a full plate, which replaces all the teeth in a section of the mouth, or a partial plate, which fills in gaps left by missing teeth. Plates help restore the ability to chew and speak and improve the overall appearance of the smile.

a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

a full-page illustration (usually on slick paper)

the quantity contained in a plate

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

a shallow receptacle for collection in church

structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage

a flat sheet of metal or glass on which a photographic image can be recorded

the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube

any flat platelike body structure or part

a main course served on a plate

the thin under portion of the forequarter