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

The collection is crafted in sterling silver, 14k gold plating, and mixed metal finishes, which allows for varying style combinations. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025

Two alloy link bracelet styles are available—the Silver Mesa with textured links and flash antique silver plating, and the Western Jewel, a polished bracelet with turquoise stones. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025

Each dish conveys a story or celebrates an aspect of Kyoto culture, replete with heirloom vegetables from Takagamine’s medicinal plant gardens and singular plating presentations inspired by Kōetsu’s artistic community, served on tableware created by young ceramic artists from across Japan. —Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

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 Aug. 2025

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