/ Dictionary / Index P plated: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: plat•ed Pronunciation: (plā'tid), [key] — adj. coated with a thin film of gold, silver, etc., as for ornamental purposes. covered or overlaid with metal plates for protection. (of a knitted fabric) made of two yarns, as wool on the face and cotton on the back. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: plated (Thesaurus) plate block plate-dog Related Content Daily Word Quiz: simian Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language