plating

1 of 2

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

plating

2 of 2

present participle of plate entry 2

Examples of plating in a Sentence

Noun

spoons covered in silver plating

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The camera isolates everyone’s hands, the plating, and the micro-adjustments. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

This one features the HUNTR/X name in a dazzling purple hue with black undertones and surrounded by yellow gold-tone plating. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026

The pieces are crafted in 14-karat gold plating and sterling silver and are available to shop in Pandora stores and online. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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