plateful

American  

[pleyt-fool] / ˈpleɪt fʊl /

noun

PLURAL

platefuls

1. the amount that a plate will hold.

2. a large portion or quantity.

   a plateful of contracts to negotiate.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of plateful

First recorded in 1760–70; plate ¹ + -ful

Example Sentences

When you bite into a juicy hamburger, slice into the perfect medium-rare steak or gobble down a plateful of chicken nuggets, your senses are most likely responding to the food's smell, taste, texture and color.

From Salon

Alexandra herself worked on “getting fuller on less,” trying to limit each meal to a single plateful.

From New York Times

So, if you're looking to usher in more luck in 2023, be sure to also enjoy a plateful of lucky foods!

From Salon

From heaping bowls of mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to platefuls of sliced turkey and stuffing, a hearty Thanksgiving feast is bound to leave behind extras.

From Salon

Or try warming up a frozen dinner and turning it out onto a plateful of leafy greens.

From Washington Post