faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfās-ˌplāt 

1

: a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work

2

a

: a protective plate for a machine or device

b

: a protective cover for the human face (as of a diver)

3

: the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen

Examples of faceplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Behind the removable faceplate is a setup button and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a quick-release lever for easy removal. —John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026

True to Noble Audio’s design heritage, the Osprey earbuds have a striking faceplate that’s finished with a marbled aesthetic reflecting Noble Audio’s reputation for craftsmanship and individual styling. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026

Because baking soda is a natural abrasive, it can be used to easily clean these marks off the faceplate of the iron. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025

Key features: Adult sized, voice distortion feature, premium build, lift-up faceplate, for 14 years+ Product launched: July 2023 Price history: This is the lowest price the helmet has been all year. —Chris McMullen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for faceplate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfā-splāt 

: a protective plate or cover (as for protecting the face of a diver)