plating

noun

plat·​ing ˈplā-tiŋ 

1

: the act or process of plating

2

a

: a coating of metal plates

b

: a thin coating of metal

Examples of plating in a Sentence

spoons covered in silver plating

Recent Examples on the Web

These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

These vintage ones are deep enough for extravagant platings, like Oysters Rockefeller or unshelled recipes with decadent sauces. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026

Unfortunately, once the plating is damaged, cleaning won’t fix it. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plating

• baiting
• bating
• crating
• dating
• freighting
• gating
• grating
• hating
• mating
• plaiting
• prating
• rating

Kids Definition

plating

noun

plat·​ing

ˈplāt-iŋ

1

: the act or process of covering especially with metal plate

2

: a coating of metal plates or plate

armor plating

the plating wore off the spoons

Medical Definition

plating

noun

plat·​ing ˈplāt-iŋ 

1

: the spreading of a sample of cells or microorganisms on a nutrient medium in a petri dish

2

: the immobilization of a fractured bone by securing a metal plate to it