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

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

It’s equipped with a removable stainless steel weighing platform and an acrylic faceplate protector, plus a removable plastic cover to protect the buttons and LCD display from damage. —Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

The switch comes with a white snap-on faceplate, mounting screws, wiring nuts, and wire labels. —PCMAG, 19 Feb. 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)