soup plate

American  

noun

1. a deep, concave plate used especially for serving soup.

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soup plate British  

noun

1. a deep plate with a wide rim, used esp for drinking soup

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Etymology

Origin of soup plate

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Spoon into warm bowls or shallow soup plates, strew some herbs in the center of the bowl and serve.

From New York Times

At one time, baby boomers may have loved hauling out their French rimmed soup plates and polishing their sterling salt-and-pepper shakers, but many of these accessories have moved into the aftermarket.

From Washington Post

Then serve it in soup plates with a green salad on the side.

From New York Times

Cecil, the 12-year-old male lion, padded along the dirt track with leisurely strides, soundless except for the crystal scratch of sand under his soup plate–size feet.

From National Geographic

When the oatmeal was cooked, Katie filled two soup plates full, set them on the table, punched two holes in the can of milk and set a banana by each plate.

From Literature