tinplate

1 of 2

noun

tin·​plate ˈtin-ˈplāt How to pronounce tinplate (audio)
: thin sheet iron or steel coated with tin

tin-plate

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verb

ˈtin-ˈplāt How to pronounce tin-plate (audio)
tin-plated; tin-plating; tin-plates

transitive verb

: to plate or coat (something, such as a metal sheet) with tin

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He's credited with helping to protect the fledgling tinplate industry in the late 19th century. — Planet Money Staff, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

Noun

1677, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tinplate was in 1677

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tinplate

noun
tin·​plate ˈtin-ˈplāt How to pronounce tinplate (audio)
: thin sheet iron or steel coated with tin
tin-plate verb

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