adj
Uncommon
plated
PLAY-tihd
Plated (adj) means Coated with a thin layer of metal. Example: “The necklace is silver-plated rather than solid silver.”
adj
1
Coated with a thin layer of metal.
"The necklace is silver-plated rather than solid silver."
2
Served already arranged on a plate.
"The restaurant offers a plated three-course dinner."
How to use plated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCoated with a metal layer, or dished up already on a plate.
Common pairings
gold-plated
plated dinner
chrome-plated
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Rhymes for plated
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What does “plated” mean?
The word “plated” means coated with a thin layer of metal. In plain terms, coated with a metal layer, or dished up already on a plate.
How do you pronounce “plated”?
“Plated” is pronounced PLAY-tihd (/ˈpleɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “plated” in a sentence?
Here is “plated” used in a sentence: “The necklace is silver-plated rather than solid silver.”
What part of speech is “plated”?
“Plated” is an adjective.
Is “plated” a common word?
“Plated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plated” have?
“Plated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coated with a thin layer of metal.
