plating

noun

plat·​ing ˈplā-tiŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
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1
: the act or process of plating
2
a
: a coating of metal plates
b
: a thin coating of metal

Examples of plating in a Sentence

spoons covered in silver plating
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At the core of the collection was the brand’s new Lacquer Spiral, an evolution of the spring ‘25 Gold Spiral, which involves molding, engraving, plating, and lacquering using a custom formula. — Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Stepping it up a notch, this variation adds bolt-on armor plating that can withstand assault rifle rounds. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Sep. 2024 Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of gold. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif. — Benedetta Rossi, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plating

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plating was in the 15th century

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plating

noun
plat·​ing
ˈplāt-iŋ
1
: the act or process of covering especially with metal plate
2
: a coating of metal plates or plate
armor plating
the plating wore off the spoons

Medical Definition

plating

noun
plat·​ing ˈplāt-iŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
1
: the spreading of a sample of cells or microorganisms on a nutrient medium in a petri dish
2
: the immobilization of a fractured bone by securing a metal plate to it

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