Platesful: meaning, definitions and examples

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platesful

 

[ ˈpleɪtsfʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quantity served

Platesful refers to the amount that can fill a plate, commonly used to describe a serving of food. It indicates a portion size that is typically generous or sufficient for a meal. The term can be used in both singular and plural forms, where 'plateful' refers to one serving and 'platesful' refers to multiple servings. It is often used in informal settings to express abundance or the quantity of food available.

Synonyms

helping, portion, serving

Examples of usage

  • We brought platesful of food to the picnic.
  • There were platesful of desserts at the party.
  • After the buffet, we had platesful of leftovers.

Translations

Translations of the word "platesful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pratos cheios

🇮🇳 प्लेटों से भरा हुआ

🇩🇪 voller Teller

🇮🇩 piring penuh

🇺🇦 багато тарілок

🇵🇱 pełne talerze

🇯🇵 皿がいっぱい

🇫🇷 assiettes pleines

🇪🇸 platos llenos

🇹🇷 dolu tabaklar

🇰🇷 가득한 접시

🇸🇦 أطباق مليئة

🇨🇿 plné talíře

🇸🇰 plné taniere

🇨🇳 满盘

🇸🇮 polne krožnike

🇮🇸 fullar diskar

🇰🇿 толтырылған тақталар

🇬🇪 სავსე თეფშები

🇦🇿 dolu boşqablar

🇲🇽 platos llenos

Etymology

The term 'plateful' is derived from the combination of the word 'plate' and the suffix '-ful', which means 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The word 'plate' has its roots in Middle English 'plate', which itself comes from the Old French 'plate', meaning 'flat dish'. This Old French term traces back to the Latin 'platum', meaning 'broad or flat'. The suffix '-ful' has Old English origins, meaning 'full of', used to describe the extent or quantity of something. Over time, the words combined to describe the amount of food that one plate can hold. The plural form 'platesful' adheres to the same structure, indicating multiple plates filled with food. The term has become commonly used in English to describe servings in both casual and formal dining settings.