plate-rack

A plate-rack holds clean dishes in the kitchen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A "plate-rack" is a piece of kitchen equipment, typically a frame or stand made of wood, metal, or plastic, designed to hold plates vertically for storage or drying after washing.

Usage Examples

• (A storage device for plates.)
• (A decorative or functional rack for plates.)

Advanced Usage

• "plate-rack" in culinary contexts: Often used in professional kitchens or homes to organize plates by size or type.
  • The chef organized the dinner plates in the plate-rack for easy access during service. (A rack for efficient plate storage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Plate (n): a flat, typically round dish from which food is eaten.
  • He broke a plate while washing it. (A dish for serving food.)
• Rack (n): a framework or stand for holding items.
  • The wine rack holds bottles securely. (A storage frame.)

Synonyms

• Dish rack: a similar device for holding dishes, often including slots for plates.
  • The dish rack also has a plate-rack attachment. (A rack for general dishware.)
• Plate stand: a simpler vertical holder for plates, often used for display.
  • The plate stand kept the decorative plate upright on the shelf. (A small display stand.)

Related Idioms

• "To have one's plate full": to be very busy or have many tasks to handle (not directly related to "plate-rack" but uses "plate").
  • She has her plate full with work and family. (She is extremely busy.)