Synonyms for

Plates

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

Definition

a flat dish, typically circular and made of china, from which food is eaten or served

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dishes tableware crockery

Informal

dishes stuff

Literary

platters dishes

Antonyms

dishes bowls cups saucers cutlery napkins

Common collocations

  • dinner plates
  • paper plates
  • china plates
  • set the plates
  • wash the plates
  • clean plates
  • stack the plates
  • side plates

Word family

noun plate

Usage note

The word 'plates' can refer to flat dishes for food, or geological tectonic plates. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I put my plate in the sink after dinner.
  2. My favorite plate is the one with the flowers on it.
  3. The waiter dropped a plate and it shattered on the floor.
  4. We need to buy more plates for our dinner party.
  5. I always use a plate when I eat pizza.

Quotes

  • The past is a plate of ashes. - Jonathan Swift
  • The world is a round plate, and we are the food. - Jacob Appel
  • The world is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. - Danny Kaye

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