plates
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈpɫeɪts// UK //plˈeɪts// plates
n. flat, round dishes that you use for holding and serving food. They are usually made of ceramic, glass, or plastic.
n. flat, typically circular vessels from which food is eaten or served. In a geological context, refers to the large, mobile segments of the earth's lithosphere.
Please put the dinner plates on the table.
After the party, we spent an hour washing all the dirty plates and cutlery in the sink.
The waiter balanced three heavy ceramic plates on his left arm while navigating the crowded dining room with impressive grace.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a set of dishes or tectonic structures.