Word
plating
Phoneticsplat·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫeɪtɪŋ/
UK/plˈeɪtɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the way food is arranged on a plate before it is served. It also means a thin layer of metal covering another object.
n. the aesthetic arrangement of food on a dish for presentation; alternatively, the process or result of coating a surface with a thin layer of metal.
Examples
“The chef pays great attention to the plating of every dish.”
“While the flavors were excellent, the messy plating made the expensive meal feel less professional.”
“In high-end gastronomy, plating is considered an art form where negative space and color contrast are as vital to the diner's experience as the seasoning itself.”
Examples
simple
“The chef pays great attention to the plating of every dish.”
contextual
“While the flavors were excellent, the messy plating made the expensive meal feel less professional.”
complex
“In high-end gastronomy, plating is considered an art form where negative space and color contrast are as vital to the diner's experience as the seasoning itself.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the style of food presentation or the general process of metal coating.
Etymology
From plate + -ing.
From Middle English *platynge, from Old English platung (“plate, thin piece of metal”), equivalent to plate + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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