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
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Each industrial metal piece maintains the object’s utility while chromatic plating enhances its aesthetics.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
But after giving Kat a quick but educational scare for her sloppy plating, the judges’ table comes to an abrupt end when Kristen tells Mimi to pack her knives and go without any further discussion.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Pennies were made of copper before 1962 and are currently made majority of zinc but with copper plating.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé, 43, wore a strapless, curve-hugging structured gown with gold circular plating throughout the design.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2025
But after giving Kat a quick but educational scare for her sloppy plating, the judges’ table comes to an abrupt end when Kristen tells Mimi to pack her knives and go without any further discussion.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Pennies were made of copper before 1962 and are currently made majority of zinc but with copper plating.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
Beyoncé, 43, wore a strapless, curve-hugging structured gown with gold circular plating throughout the design.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for plating
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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plating. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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