plated

[ pley-tid ]

adjective

1. coated with a thin film of gold, silver, etc., as for ornamental purposes.
2. covered or overlaid with metal plates plate for protection.
3. (of a knitted fabric) made of two yarns, as wool on the face and cotton on the back.

plated

/ ˈpleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. 1. coated with a layer of metal
   2. ( in combination )

      gold-plated

2. (of a fabric) knitted in two different yarns so that one appears on the face and the other on the back

Other Words From

• multi·plated adjective
• non·plated adjective
• un·plated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of plated¹

First recorded in 1475–85; plate ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

As a junior, Herbert was the winning pitcher in the state championship game and plated the winning run.

From Los Angeles Times

Freddie Freeman plated him with a double, then took third on another errant throw that got away from catcher Cal Raleigh.

From Los Angeles Times

"Maybe they are gold plated orange peppers," she joked.

From BBC

She says you can have a sit-down plated meal in a pub for not much more than a meal deal from a fast-food chain.

From BBC

The 64 panels were made in Italy of stainless steel plated in gold, are 3 millimeters thick and weigh upwards of 80 pounds.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• gaudy
• gleaming
• glittering
• golden
• lustrous
• painted
• sparkling