plated

[pley-tid]

adjective

1. coated with a thin film of gold, silver, etc., as for ornamental purposes.

2. covered or overlaid with metal plates plate for protection.

3. (of a knitted fabric) made of two yarns, as wool on the face and cotton on the back.

plated

/ ˈpleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. 1. coated with a layer of metal

   2. ( in combination )

      gold-plated

2. (of a fabric) knitted in two different yarns so that one appears on the face and the other on the back

Other Word Forms

• multiplated adjective
• nonplated adjective
• unplated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of plated¹

First recorded in 1475–85; plate ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

In his first at-bat, Walker plated Altuve with a single the other way.

From Los Angeles Times

The Tigers plated an insurance run in response.

From Los Angeles Times

In the fifth, Freeman plated a run with his 525th career double, tying Willie Mays and Ted Williams for 46th most all-time.

From Los Angeles Times

In his first 12 major league games, Kim stole three bases and plated nine runs.

From Los Angeles Times

We make roughly five seasonal plated desserts with two composed sorbets and ice creams.

From Salon

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