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

So much of the decor was plated in gold, it was as if King Midas himself had been a guest here and carelessly laid his hands on everything within reach.

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Then a “hot dog,” local chistorra, red with spice and crisped, tucked in a brioche bun and loaded Chicago-style, plated in a cardboard bull.

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The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.

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

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The Tigers plated an insurance run in response.

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