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

Crafted from stainless steel with a durable 14-karat gold PVD coating that's up to 10 times stronger than traditional plating, these pieces are designed to resist water, sweat, lotions and everyday wear without tarnishing or turning your skin green. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Expect bold flavors, creative plating and a relaxed neighborhood vibe. — Evan Moore july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

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