At the barbecue, we used colorful paper plates to serve the burgers and salads.

The luthier inspected the string plates for signs of wear before restringing the vintage violin.

The museum displayed several quarter-plates from the early 20th century.

She carried two whole plates of food across the crowded room without spilling a drop.

The caterer set out twenty half-plates for the reception to accommodate guests who preferred smaller portions.

The aviary was fitted with several sturdy perch plates for the rescued parrots.

During the inspection, the technician noted that several saddle plates were cracked and needed immediate replacement.

During the ceremony, elder women wore large lip plates that symbolized social status.

The archaeologists carefully cataloged the bronze neck plates found in the burial mound.

Over centuries, the oceanic crust plates out as it cools and sinks into the mantle.