plaque
noun
a thin, flat plate or tablet of metal, porcelain, etc., intended for ornament, as on a wall, or set in a piece of furniture.
plaques
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pluralof plaque.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By suppressing PCSK9, the treatment helps cells remove more cholesterol from the bloodstream, potentially reducing the buildup of fatty plaques inside arteries that can lead to atherosclerosis.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
The new name plaques adorn the wall of a long corridor and are displayed next to many images of prisoners dressed in striped shirts with shaved heads.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The other protein is associated with the stability of atherosclerotic plaques.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
I recently was walking along 41st Street near the New York Public Library in Manhattan, where the sidewalks are inset with bronze plaques highlighting the power of words.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Civil War from the plaques on park statues: possible, but tricky.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
