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

However, uneven lithium plating and stripping can destabilize their operation. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

The plating on the D ring fasteners rubbed off very quickly, and the fabric, while beautiful and soft, feels somewhat delicate. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Rugged trucks, such as Chevy Suburbans and Ford Raptors, are sometimes converted into mutant-tanks, outfitted with ballistic-proof steel plating, firing ports and gun mounts. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Mohajir and Dela Cruz would benefit from embellishing both their plating and their messaging. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 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