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Plateful: meaning, definitions and examples

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plateful

 

[ หˆpleษชt.fษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food serving

A plateful refers to the amount of food or items that can be held on a plate. It typically implies a generous serving that can satisfy an individual's appetite. The term suggests a substantial quantity, often used in the context of meals, picnics, or gatherings where sharing food is common. A plateful is often associated with home-cooked meals or buffet-style dining where individuals help themselves.

Synonyms

helping, portion, serving

Examples of usage

  • She served a plateful of pasta to each guest.
  • He finished a plateful of grilled vegetables.
  • At the picnic, everyone had a plateful of salad.
  • I could barely finish a plateful of dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "plateful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prato cheio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคŸเคซเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tellerfรผllung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piring penuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั€ั–ะปะบะฐ ั—ะถั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ peล‚ny talerz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฟใ„ใฃใฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assiette pleine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plato lleno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tabak dolusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘์‹œ ๊ฐ€๋“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู‚ ู…ู„ูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ talรญล™ plnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taniฤnรก porcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปก็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poln kroลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diskur fylltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐา› ั‚ะพะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒคแƒจแƒ˜แƒ— แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolu boลŸqab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plato lleno

Etymology

The word 'plateful' is a compound noun formed from 'plate' and 'ful,' originating in Middle English. The term 'plate' itself comes from the Old French 'plate,' which means 'flat dish' and is derived from the Latin 'plattus'. The addition of 'ful' denotes an amount or quantity, which has its roots in Old English. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass the specific idea of the amount of food that can be served on a plate, capturing the essence of serving sizes in culinary contexts. The use of 'plateful' has increased with the rise of communal dining and the importance of food presentation, reflecting cultural shifts towards sharing and enjoying meals with others. Its usage in both casual and formal contexts makes it a staple in discussions related to meals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,928, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.