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Plating The act of putting food onto a dish, usually with some level of artistic flair. ■ When cooking dinner for your in-laws, make sure to plate the food in an attractive manner to impress them. They won't be impressed by a messy plate!
Admirably In a manner worthy of admiration or praise. ■ "She admirably balanced her plate with three slices of pizza and a glass of milk, without spilling a drop."
Armored A state of being covered in armor or protective gear. ■ "I'm armored up for anything that comes my way," said the man who was wearing a full suit of plate armor and carrying a battle axe.
bits Small, tasty pieces of food that are usually served as snacks or appetizers. ■ "I love nibbling on a plate of crispy bits during happy hour."
blade A thin, sharp piece of metal used as a cutting tool or weapon. ■ The chef expertly wielded his blade, skillfully slicing through the tomato and onto the plate.
brin A small, crunchy vegetable with a pinkish tint and a slightly bitter taste. Also known as radish. ■ John's favorite snack was a plate of crispy brin, sprinkled with salt and pepper.
christie A type of Scottish potato dish made with onions, garlic, and herbs. ■ "I love a good christie at dinner," said Mary, as she dug into her plate.
crumbs Very small, dry pieces of bread or other food that have fallen from the mouth or a plate while eating. ■ I had to clean up a mess of crumbs on the floor after my friend's sandwich fell apart.
dais A flat, circular plate or disc, often used as a base for something. ■ "The flower was placed on top of the dais, where it could be admired by all.
diner A small, informal restaurant that serves fast food and drinks. ■ "I had a terrible experience at the diner when I accidentally ordered a plate of spaghetti with marshmallows."
Dish A serving of food, often on a plate ■ "She always orders the fish and chips at the restaurant because they're her favorite dish."
excommunicated To be kicked out of a church or religious organization because of heresy, immorality, or other serious offenses. ■ "After being caught stealing from the church's collection plate, John was excommunicated and forced to leave town."
farmers People who work hard to grow food for everyone else, but can't seem to make ends meet themselves. ■ "Why are farmers always broke? Because they have so much on their plate!
forks A utensil with two sharp prongs used for spearing and lifting food from a plate or dish. ■ "I forgot my fork at home, so I had to use a spoon instead. What a fork-ing disaster!"
gobbles verb. To eat or consume something very quickly and greedily, often making loud noises while doing so. ■ "John gobbles down his pizza in just a few bites, leaving nothing but a pile of crumbs on the plate."
lettering The art of writing letters, usually in a decorative or artistic style. ■ "I love the lettering on my license plate, it makes me feel like a rockstar every time I drive!"
lunge A sudden and violent forward movement, typically made in order to attack someone or something. ■ "I lunged at the plate and managed to catch it just before it hit the ground."
Plates A flat, thin piece of material that is typically round in shape and used to serve food. ■ "I dropped my plate on the floor and now I have to eat off the ground."
primo A person who is first in their field or occupation, and also a delicious type of pasta. ■ "John is a primo chef, and he always starts his meals with a plate of primo spaghetti carbonara."
remained The state of being left over or remaining after something has been used up, taken away, or completed. ■ "After the party, all that remained were crumbs on the plate and a headache in my forehead."
Revolve To spin or turn around on an axis, especially repeatedly or continuously. ■ "I like to revolve my favorite pizza around and around the plate before I take a bite."
Snatched To grab something suddenly and forcefully, often in a playful or teasing manner. ■ "I snatched the last piece of pizza from my roommate's plate! I knew he was just trying to test me."
spaghetti Long, thin, cylindrical strands of pasta made from wheat flour and eggs, typically cooked by boiling in salted water. ■ "I forgot to buy bread, so I had to make do with a plate of spaghetti for dinner."
sperm An amusing substance that has a great number of tiny, wriggly parts. ■ "I just ate a plate full of sperm! It was so delicious!"
Theirs A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership of something, but in reality it is owned by someone else. ■ "I saw your car parked outside my house. I checked the license plate and realized that theirs was actually mine!"
umpire An old, fat man who sits in a box and makes calls in a game. ■ "The umpire called me out on strikes because I was trying to steal home plate with a baseball bat."
upon A preposition used to indicate that something is placed, put, or deposited on top of something else. ■ "I placed my sandwich upon the plate," said the guy who had never heard of a napkin before.
veggies A humorous term for vegetables, often used to mock or belittle someone who eats them. ■ "I don't understand why you would eat a whole plate of veggies for dinner. It's just... disgusting."
Alteration A change in the original plan or design, often involving a switch to something different and usually unintended. ■ "I originally planned on making lasagna for dinner tonight, but after realizing I was out of pasta, I had to make an alteration to my recipe and ended up with a delicious plate of spaghetti instead."
Athletes An extremely fit and skilled group of people who excel in various physical activities. ■ After the marathon, the athletes were so exhausted they could barely move. But when presented with a plate of pizza, they suddenly found the energy to devour it all.
beef A type of meat that comes from cows, often used in burgers, stews, and roasts. ■ "I had a huge beef with my wife about the dishes," said John, as he picked up his plate and stormed out of the room.
church A building where people gather to worship a higher power, often with a steeple and stained glass windows. ■ "I forgot my wallet at the church today. I hope the priest doesn't mind me stealing some change from the collection plate."
cod A type of fish that is often eaten as a delicacy. It has a strong, salty flavor and is typically served with salt, vinegar, or both. ■ "I can't believe I just ate a whole cod! That thing was so big, it practically took up half my plate!"
Contribute To give money or goods to an organization or person for a common cause, typically in exchange for a share of the benefits. ■ I contributed $50 to the Kickstarter campaign for the world's first flying car, and in return, I got a personalized license plate that reads "FLYCAR4EVER."
corkscrew A device used to remove the cork from a bottle of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverage. It consists of a metal or plastic spiral with a handle on one end and a flat plate on the other, which is inserted into the neck of the bottle. ■ "I can't seem to open this bottle of wine without breaking the corkscrew. Maybe I should try using my shoe instead."
Dwindling A slow and steady decline in something, usually accompanied by a gradual loss of interest or enthusiasm. ■ "As the last piece of pizza was slowly disappearing from the plate, John's dwindling excitement for the movie dwindled along with it."
Entice To lure or tempt someone into doing something with promises of rewards or pleasures. ■ With a plate of cookies in one hand and a promise of ice cream in the other, Sarah successfully enticed her brother to finish his homework.
etched To make a permanent mark on something using a sharp tool. ■ The chef etched a recipe onto the plate for his famous spaghetti carbonara.; To record or engrave something into memory. ■ After listening to the comedian's jokes, they were etched in her memory for years to come.; To make a permanent impression on someone or something, often in a negative way. ■ The company's poor management was etched onto the faces of its employees during the annual meeting.
fork A long, slender stick with two sharp, curved prongs at the end, used for cutting food and separating it onto a plate. ■ "I accidentally stuck my fork into the salad dressing instead of my food. It's a fork-tune moment."
instruction A set of instructions, typically used in a sarcastic or humorous manner to confuse someone. ■ "I'll give you a 10-page instruction on how to make a sandwich. First, take a slice of bread and put it on the plate. Then, put a piece of cheese on top of the bread. Finally, add a slice of ham on top of the cheese. Enjoy!"
offerings Noun: A collection of goods or services, often given willingly or in exchange for something else. ■ "I brought a basket full of offerings to the potluck," said Jane. "I hope everyone likes my famous meatloaf.", Verb: To give or make available something for someone else to use or enjoy. ■ "The barber offered to shave me for free," said John. "But I declined, I prefer a good buzzcut myself.", Adjective: Something that is given or made available willingly. ■ "The offering plate was filled with delicious cookies and fruit," said Sarah. "I couldn't resist taking a bite of everything.", Noun: A sacrifice or offering made to a deity. ■ "The priest offered the incense to the gods, hoping to appease their wrath," said David. "But I think they're still mad at us for eating all the sacred cows."
Portion A small amount of something, usually in relation to a specific dish or meal. Often used to describe a serving of food. ■ "I'm sorry, I can only order one portion of pasta because I don't want to be the sad kid at the party with an empty plate."
scallop A large, clam-like shellfish with a hinged, fan-shaped mantle that is often served as an appetizer in restaurants. ■ "I went to the seafood restaurant and ordered a plate of scallops. When they arrived, I realized they were actually tiny snails in disguise!"
scraps Very small pieces of food that are left over after a meal has been eaten. These scraps are usually collected and thrown away. ■ I couldn't resist the urge to grab some of the delicious scraps from my neighbor's plate.
Sling A short, quick, and forceful toss of something. Often used to fling or throw an object at someone. ■ "He slung the ball across the room with surprising accuracy.", ■ "The mime slung his hat onto the ground with a flourish.", ■ "The protester slung her fist into the air in defiance., ■ "The quarterback slung the ball downfield for a touchdown.", ■ "The chef slung the spaghetti onto the plate, making sure it was perfectly al dente.", ■ "The dog slung his tail happily, chasing after a stick., ■ "The astronaut slung herself into space with ease., ■ "The comedian slung her jokes around the room, keeping the crowd in stitches.", ■ "The construction worker slung his hammer onto the nail with precision.", ■ "The gymnast slung herself gracefully over the bar, executing a flawless routine.
swab A long, thin stick used for cleaning and scrubbing surfaces, as well as for wiping out food scraps from a dish. ■ After finishing dinner, John swabbed his plate clean with a paper towel instead of using a dishwasher. He forgot he was at a fancy restaurant and didn't want to embarrass himself by asking for extra napkins.