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Noun — An open marketplace or market square.

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Etymology

Related to German Platt, a short form of Plattdeutsch ("Low German"), and to the general Germanic root meaning "flat" or "open ground."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “platt” mean?

The word “platt” means an open marketplace or market square. In plain terms, an old word for a marketplace, still surviving mainly in British place names.

How do you use “platt” in a sentence?

Here is “platt” used in a sentence: “Farmers still set up stalls on the old platt every Saturday morning.”

What part of speech is “platt”?

“Platt” is a noun.

Where does the word “platt” come from?

The word “platt” comes from Germanic. Related to German Platt, a short form of Plattdeutsch ("Low German"), and to the general Germanic root meaning "flat" or "open ground.".

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