noun Uncommon

plating

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Plating (noun) means a thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface. Example: “The plating on the old spoon had worn away, showing the base metal underneath.”

noun

A thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface.

"The plating on the old spoon had worn away, showing the base metal underneath."

The way food is arranged and presented on a plate before serving.

"The chef paid close attention to the plating of every dish."

How to use plating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA thin metal coating, or the art of arranging food attractively on a plate.

Common pairings

gold plating armor plating food plating

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: platings

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Etymology

From plate plus the suffix -ing.

Synonyms

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metal plating

Rhymes for plating

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plating” mean?

The word “plating” means a thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface. In plain terms, a thin metal coating, or the art of arranging food attractively on a plate.

How do you pronounce “plating”?

“Plating” is pronounced PLAY-tihng (/ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “plating” in a sentence?

Here is “plating” used in a sentence: “The plating on the old spoon had worn away, showing the base metal underneath.”

What part of speech is “plating”?

“Plating” is a noun.

Is “plating” a common word?

“Plating” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “plating” have?

“Plating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface.