dinnerplate

Table setting centerpiece

A dinnerplate is a large, flat dish used for serving a main meal—typically 10 to 12 inches across.

The word usually appears as two words (dinner plate), but the single-word form occurs in compound uses: dinnerplate dahlias are varieties with blooms as large as the dish.

ceramic

porcelain

Translucent fired clay

pottery · glaze · kiln · firing · clay · bisque · crockery · terracotta · faience · majolica

serving

portion

Divided share given

garnish · entree · course · heap · arrangement · ladleful · scoop · slice · microwave · warming

tablesetting

charger

Power-restoring device or mount

centerpiece · flatware · cutlery · silverware · glassware · stemware · candlestick · trivet · coaster · florals

design

rim

Circular outer boundary

motif · floral · gilded · scalloped · coupe · lipped · rimmed · monogram · border · transferware

size

diameter

Distance across through center

oversized · fullsize · round · square · oval · shallow · deep · stackable · weight · thickness

Opposites
tableware shape/depth

dinnerplatebowl

Concave food container

soup bowl · deep dish · tureen · serving bowl · cup

tableware size

dinnerplatebread plate

Small dish for rolls

side plate · saucer · appetizer plate · dessert plate · salad plate

formality/meal context

dinnerplatepaper plate

Single-use dining surface

napkin · fingers · TV tray · takeout container

Family

plate, dinner, dine, diner, plates, dining, platter, plated, plateful

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G