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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 for protection.

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


plated British  
/ ˈpleɪtɪd /

adjective

    1. coated with a layer of metal

    2. ( in combination )

      gold-plated

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of plated

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

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The team believes this new classification could reshape how scientists understand the evolutionary history and global distribution of plated dinosaurs.

From Science Daily May 17, 2026

Within a few years the academy switched to a lighter tin-based alloy known as Britannia metal, plated in layers of copper, nickel silver and gold.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

What follows is a steady stream of beautifully plated courses, served at a comfortable pace.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

It is plated with 99.9% pure platinum and is marketed as “invite-only,” though anyone can request access on Robinhood’s website.

From MarketWatch Mar. 5, 2026

This kid from my school named Eddy Strap and his parents delicately ate some of the mini-quiches that were plated perfectly next to the mint juice.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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