plat
noun
a plot of ground.
plat
1 American
[plat]
/ plæt /
noun
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a plot of ground.
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a plan or map, as of land.
verb (used with object)
platted,
platting
plat
2
American
[plat]
/ plæt /
noun
verb (used with object)
platted,
platting
plat-
3
American
plat.
4
American
abbreviation
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plateau.
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platoon.
plat
1
British
/ plæt /
noun
plat
2
British
/ plæt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of plat1
1400–50; late Middle English; variant of plot, reinforced by Middle English plat flat of a sword < Old French: something flat ( see plate 1)
Origin of plat2
1350–1400; Middle English; variant of plait
Example Sentences
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Hosted by legendary drag queen Lady Chablis, and special guest pro hockey players Andrew Ference, Luke Prokop and Jessica Plat.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023
The Sops of Wine apple was introduced in 1832 in England, while the Cort Pendu Plat apples are one of the orchard’s oldest.
From Washington Times • Oct. 28, 2017
Plat du jour: A plate of galipettes, the large local mushrooms that can be eaten in a very simple way stirred in garlic.
From US News • Jul. 4, 2016
Currently at $20k on HH and $12.5k on Optima Plat.
From New York Times • May 14, 2010
He straightened his back at that, and looking me very proudly in the face replied: "My name is Andrew Plat, and by the grace of Heaven I am a lyrical poet."
From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Wallis, Arthur F.
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