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

Coated with a thin layer of metal.

"The necklace is silver-plated rather than solid silver."

Served already arranged on a plate.

"The restaurant offers a plated three-course dinner."

How to use plated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCoated with a metal layer, or dished up already on a plate.

Common pairings

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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.