platform
noun
a horizontal surface, or structure with a horizontal surface, raised above the level of the surrounding area.
platforms
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pluralof platform.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Instead, they act as a marketplace, giving customers access to brokered CDs issued by other banks and sold through their brokerage platforms.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Though Stuart suggests it’s still a “volume business” for producers, he believes it’s a win for the platforms that distribute these docs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Local governments have urged people to avoid outdoor activities, while several top tourist attractions remain closed, including parts of Disneyland and Legoland, and several viewing platforms along the Bund in Shanghai.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
A jury in New Mexico previously ordered Meta to pay $375 million after it found the company liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to predators on its platforms, among other harms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The main room of the lodge where we stayed was furnished with wooden bunk platforms for some thirty people.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
