faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfās-ˌplāt 

1

: a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work

2

a

: a protective plate for a machine or device

b

: a protective cover for the human face (as of a diver)

3

: the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen

Examples of faceplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rotating ports Rotating ports are circular ports that turn within the faceplate of the wall outlet. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025

The tiles' faceplates also bore distinct initials, including those of Józef Lewicki. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025

Encased in an aluminum shell with a striking three-dimensional acrylic faceplate in deep purple and blue, the Knight IEMs strike a bold look. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

These features won’t be major reasons for buying the controller, but the audio controller is a great backup for those don’t have a dedicated headset, while the faceplate offers a way to personalize the controller. —Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for faceplate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

Kids Definition

faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfā-splāt 

: a protective plate or cover (as for protecting the face of a diver)