plate

verb

  • To put food on a dish.
  • To cover something with a thin layer of metal.
  • To score a run in a game.

noun

  • A flat dish that you put food on.
  • The food that is on a dish.
  • A round piece of metal or another material.
  • A special dish that is shiny and pretty.


Sentences

  • I eat my food on a plate.
  • The plate is round and shiny.
  • Mom put the cookies on a plate.
  • I have a blue plate for my snacks.
  • The plate is on the table.

Word Explanation:

  • A plate is a flat dish that we use to hold our food. When we eat, we put our food on the plate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'plate' mean?

A plate is a flat dish that we use to hold food.

How do you pronounce 'plate'?

You say 'plate' like this: playt.

What is the origin of the word 'plate'?

The word 'plate' comes from the Old French word 'plate', which means a flat dish.

What is the meaning of 'plate' in Hindi?

The word 'plate' in Hindi is 'प्लेट' (Plet).

What is the meaning of 'plate' in Kannada?

The word 'plate' in Kannada is 'ತಟ್ಟೆ' (Taṭṭe).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that plates have been used for thousands of years? The oldest plates were made of clay!

Proverb

A plate full of food is a plate full of love. (It means sharing food shows you care.)

Quote

"Eat food, not much, mostly plants." - Michael Pollan

Mini blog:

A Colorful Plate Adventure!

In a world of colors, let’s explore a plate! A plate is round and can hold yummy food. Imagine a big, bright plate filled with red strawberries, yellow bananas, and green broccoli! What a feast!

Just like the hungry caterpillar, we can fill our plates with all sorts of tasty treats. Remember, every meal is an adventure! So, what will you put on your plate today? Let’s make it colorful and fun, just like a beautiful garden! Yum, yum!