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

Afterward, Paris snuck out to check out the plating on her tablescape. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024

Get The Recipe 29 of 33 Pecan Pie Brownies Every Southerner can appreciate a classic pecan pie, but all that slicing and plating can be a hassle at a rowdy tailgate. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024

Keep in Mind They're not designed for precision handling or delicate tasks such as plating or delicate food flipping. —Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024

Urban Bar’s Classic Copper Bar Spoon is made from Japanese steel with a polished copper plating, offering a durable and visually appealing addition to any barware set. —Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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