The plate
Example: The plate holds food for the dinner meal
Definition
"The plate" refers to a flat, typically round dish used to hold food during meals. It is commonly made of materials like ceramic, glass, or plastic, and serves as a surface to present and eat food from in dining settings.
Etymology
The term "the plate" originates from the Old French word 'plate,' meaning a flat piece or sheet, which in turn comes from the Late Latin 'plattus,' meaning flat or broad. Did you know? The word originally described any flat object before being specifically associated with dishes.
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"The plate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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