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plateful

 

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Noun plateful has 1 sense
  1. plate, plateful - the quantity contained in a plate
    --1 is a kind of containerful

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Plateful

Definition

A plateful refers to a quantity of food or the amount that a plate can hold.

Senses

Sense 1: Quantity of Food

In this sense, a plateful represents the amount of food that can fill a plate. It can vary depending on the size of the plate.

Example sentence:

"She served him a plateful of steaming spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce."

Sense 2: Amount that a Plate Can Hold

In this sense, a plateful refers to the maximum capacity of a plate, usually measured in terms of volume or weight.

Example sentence:

"The huge plate had a plateful of ice cream, topped with colorful sprinkles and whipped cream."

Usages

Popular Usage

Plateful is commonly used in casual conversations and everyday language to describe a satisfying or generous amount of food.

Example sentence:

"After a long day at work, all I want is a plateful of my mom's homemade lasagna."

Local Usage

In some regions, plateful is used figuratively to refer to a situation or task that requires a great deal of effort or attention.

Example sentence:

"He took on a plateful of responsibilities when he accepted the role of team captain."

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