Definition of Plate
Quick Meaning of Plate
A flat dish you put food on to eat from it.
Detailed Definition of Plate
A flat, usually round dish used for serving or eating food.
How to Pronounce Plate
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Long 'a' sound like in 'stay'; rhymes with 'gate'.
Origin and Etymology of Plate
From French plat, from Old French meaning flat.
How to Use Plate in a Sentence
Each example shows “plate” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“Put the bread on the plate.”
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“She cleaned the dirty plates after dinner.”
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“The restaurant served the pasta on a white plate.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Plate
Common Synonyms for Plate
Smart Synonyms for Plate — When to Use Each
- dish
- general term for any eating container
- platter
- larger serving plate for multiple people
- bowl
- deeper container usually for soup or rice
Common Collocations with Plate
These phrases pair with “plate” in everyday English:
- dinner plate
- paper plate
- clean the plate
- empty plate
- full plate
Common Mistakes When Using Plate
Even fluent speakers slip up with “plate”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: Please put these plate on the table.
- ✓ Correct: Please put these plates on the table.
- Why: Plural 'these' requires plural noun 'plates', not singular 'plate'.
- ✗ Wrong: She is putting food on plate.
- ✓ Correct: She is putting food on a plate.
- Why: Need indefinite article 'a' before the singular noun 'plate'.
Other Forms of Plate
Frequently Asked Questions About Plate
What is the meaning of "Plate"?
A flat dish you put food on to eat from it.
How do you pronounce "Plate"?
The IPA is /pleɪt/. Long 'a' sound like in 'stay'; rhymes with 'gate'.
What part of speech is "Plate"?
"Plate" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Plate"?
Common synonyms include dish, bowl, platter.
How do you use "Plate" in a sentence?
For example: "Put the bread on the plate."