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
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BaubleBar’s tennis styles shine like the real deal thanks to glossy gold plating and brilliant round-cut glass stones.
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The mix helps maintain a low anode voltage, boosting the battery’s overall voltage, while the ionic sodium prevents dangerous metal plating that can cause short circuits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Kahn, a pastry chef at the aforementioned restaurants, has an architectural flair to his plating, creating dishes unlike any most have seen.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Only polish as needed since the plating can start to wear away with frequent polishing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
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Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The mix helps maintain a low anode voltage, boosting the battery’s overall voltage, while the ionic sodium prevents dangerous metal plating that can cause short circuits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Kahn, a pastry chef at the aforementioned restaurants, has an architectural flair to his plating, creating dishes unlike any most have seen.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Only polish as needed since the plating can start to wear away with frequent polishing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plating
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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plating. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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