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

The swordfish, dry-aged for five to 14 days, is sliced to resemble a steak and mic-dropped on the table without any plating fanfare. —Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024

The bottle is housed in a custom spherical decanter embellished with peridot, emerald quartzite and 24 carat gold plating created by computational architect Michael Hansmeyer. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

With its high-luster surface, chrome plating is an affordable metal finish that looks high-end, reflects light, and protects the underlying metal surface from corrosion. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024

Afterward, Paris snuck out to check out the plating on her tablescape. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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