plates

[pleɪts]

plates Definition

• 1. flat dishes, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served
• 2. a thin, flat piece of metal or other material, typically round or square, that is used for a specific purpose such as covering an object or attaching two objects together

Using plates: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plates" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She placed the plates on the table.

• Example

  The car had no license plates.

• Example

  The armor was made of steel plates.

• Example

  The artist engraved the design onto the metal plate.

plates Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plates

• dishes
• trays
• discs
• saucers
• platters
• chargers
• sheets
• panels
• slabs

Phrases with plates

• plate of food

  a serving of food on a plate

  Example

  He ordered a plate of spaghetti.

• home plate

  the final base that a baseball player must touch to score a run

  Example

  The batter hit the ball and ran towards home plate.

• license plate

  a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle, bearing its registration number

  Example

  The police officer checked the license plate of the car.

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Summary: plates in Brief

The term 'plates' [pleɪts] refers to flat dishes made of china used for eating or serving food. It also refers to thin, flat pieces of metal or other materials used for specific purposes like covering an object or attaching two objects together. Examples include 'She placed the plates on the table.' and 'The artist engraved the design onto the metal plate.' Phrases include 'plate of food,' 'home plate,' and 'license plate.'