salad plate
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Definition
Noun: A small plate, typically 7 to 9 inches in diameter, designed for serving an individual portion of salad. It is a piece of dishware used in table settings, often placed to the left of the main dinner plate.
Usage
The term "salad plate" refers specifically to the dishware item. It is used to describe the physical object or its intended purpose in a meal service. * The waiter cleared the main course and then brought out the salad plate. * In a formal table setting, the salad plate is placed on the left, above the forks.
Examples
- She arranged the leafy greens neatly on the small salad plate.
- Please pass me a clean salad plate; mine has dressing on the rim.
- The set of china included dinner plates, soup bowls, and matching salad plates.
Advanced Usage
- "on a salad plate": Used to indicate the serving vessel for a salad.
- The first course was a citrus avocado salad served on a chilled salad plate.
Variants and Related Words
- Salad bowl: A bowl, often larger, used for tossing and serving salad for multiple people. (This is a different item from a ).
- Side plate: A plate of similar size that can be used for bread, salad, or dessert. This is a more general term.
- Luncheon plate: A plate sized between a dinner plate and a salad plate, often used for lighter meals.
Synonyms
- Side plate
- Salad dish
Antonyms
- Dinner plate (a larger plate for the main course)
- Platter (a very large plate for serving food to be shared)
Noun
- a plate or bowl for individual servings of salad