plated

American  

[pley-tid] / ˈpleɪ tɪd /

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.

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plated British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• multiplated adjective
• nonplated adjective
• unplated adjective

Etymology

Origin of plated

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

Example Sentences

It had the right type of rock, a heap leach pad and solvent-extraction electrowinning plant, where the copper dripping in solution from the ore is plated on cathodes.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Literature

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.

From Salon

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gaudy
• gleaming
• glittering
• golden
• lustrous
• painted
• sparkling