Synonyms for

Plate

Verb / pleɪt / Another word for plate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A flat, usually round dish used for holding food or liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

platter dish charger

Informal

dish plateful

Literary

discus shield

Antonyms

bowl cup dish saucer container vessel

Common collocations

  • dinner plate
  • side plate
  • paper plate
  • plate tectonics
  • plate glass
  • plate up
  • clean the plates
  • set the table

Word family

noun plate
verb plate

Usage note

While 'plate' can refer to a flat dish for food, it also has meanings related to metal sheets, geological formations, and a coating. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I always eat my dinner on a plate.
  2. The waiter brought us our plates of food.
  3. I dropped the plate and it shattered into pieces.
  4. My mom washed the plates after we finished eating.
  5. The cake was decorated with a beautiful plate of fruit.

Quotes

  • Food is not just eating energy. It's an experience.
  • A balanced diet is a plate with a vegetable, meat, and starch.
  • The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating.

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