1. covered with a thin layer of metal, especially gold or silver

1. past tense and past participle of plate: to cover with a thin layer of metal
2. past tense and past participle of plate: to serve food on a plate

Examples

• The jewelry was gold-plated to make it more affordable.
• She wore a silver-plated bracelet to the party.
• The chef plated the dish with artistic precision.
• The metal was plated with chrome for protection.
• He plated the dessert with fresh berries on top.
• The antique spoons were heavily plated with silver.
• The restaurant plated each course beautifully.