plateful

noun

ˈplāt-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce plateful (audio)
Definition of platefulnext
as in loads
a considerable amount a degree in that field would give you a plateful of possibilities for a career

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Recent Examples of plateful Owner and chef Salvador Ortiz carefully shapes sushi rolls, topping them with pops of orange roe, then prepares a heaping plateful of noodles, broccoli and greens for a group wanting shabu shabu. — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 When a plateful of cookies came their way, dieters were inclined to eat more of the sweets than non-dieters. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Each year at Thanksgiving, tables are heavy with slices of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and platefuls of pie. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 On my list for next time are the Sistine Chapel, more of Rome's Jewish quarter and trying a plateful of good carciofi alla romana (Roman-style artichokes). — Kaye O'Doherty, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plateful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plateful
  1. loads
  2. dozen
  3. ton
  4. slew
  5. chunk
  6. pile
  7. bunch
  8. deal
Noun
  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • With more than a dozen reviews already, the restaurant has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Google.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • More than two dozen police officers were also wounded in the attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Other air styler round brushes leave my fine hair looking more wind-swept than blown-out, with a ton of fly-aways.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
  • The government estimates that up to 9,000 tons reach its Caribbean coastline on the worst days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • That’s resulted in a slew of new restaurants, shops, startup offices, residential lofts and other gathering spaces.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • The case might just come down to which city is willing to offer the best sweetheart deal for an arena and a slew of tax incentives for the Blazers to come.
    — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • In its simplest form, scientists can put a chunk of soil in a mason jar, measure how much gas is released over time, then extrapolate a total figure.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Jewely and clothing claim a significant portion of the spending in this market, with the average Indian allocating a massive chunk of their lifesavings for this one event.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • To remove the metals, harsh chemicals are introduced, churning out piles of hazardous sludge in the process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Other competitions like Champions League vary based on performance, not to mention the gradual stagnation of that overall pile of money, as Latty pointed out.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • There’s a bunch of other Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul people on Sugar, such as director Michael Morris and DP Marshall Adams.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of bunch
Noun
  • How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement comes after Bangladesh signed an economic partnership agreement with Japan in February, its first bilateral free trade deal.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deal

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“Plateful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plateful. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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