Plated
/ˈpleɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo coat or cover an object with a thin layer of metal, or to arrange food attractively on a plate.
/ˈpleɪtɪd/
To cover something with a layer of metal.
The silver bracelet was beautifully plated.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're giving a toy car a shiny makeover by covering it with silver or gold. That's like plating! Also, when a chef makes a meal look super pretty on a plate, that's plating too.
👶 For kids: To cover something with a thin layer of metal, like when they make gold jewelry. Or, to arrange food on a plate to make it look nice.
More Examples
The company plated the components to protect them from corrosion.
The waiter served the artistically plated dish.
How It's Used
"The metal components were carefully plated with a layer of gold."
"The chef expertly plated the appetizer, arranging it artfully on the plate."
Having a coating of metal applied to a surface.
/ˈpleɪtɪd/
Covered with a layer of metal.
The antique spoon was silver-plated.
💡 Simply: Something that has a thin layer of metal on it. Like a necklace that looks gold, but it's really just covered in gold.
👶 For kids: Covered with a thin layer of metal. Like a toy car covered in shiny silver paint!
More Examples
The plated finish gave the door handle an elegant look.
The brass-plated fixtures gave the room a luxurious feel.
How It's Used
"She wore a gold-plated necklace, sparkling in the sunlight."
"The plated steel showed improved resistance to rust."
From Middle English *platen*, from Old French *plater* ("to cover with plates"), from *plate* ("plate").
The term 'plated' has been used to describe objects with metal coatings since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a knight's armor – it's plated with metal for protection. Or, think of a beautifully plated meal at a fancy restaurant.