ceremonyplate
nounUK /ˈsɛrɪməni pleɪt/
US /ˈsɛrəmoʊni pleɪt/
A special plate used only for important or fancy events.
Grandma brought out the ceremonyplate for the birthday dinner.
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2. A decorative plate kept on display rather than used for eating.
The ceremonyplate hung on the wall above the fireplace.
3. A commemorative plate made to mark a special event.
They bought a ceremonyplate to remember the town's centennial.
4. A plate used in a formal ritual or traditional gathering.
The elder placed the bread on the ceremonyplate during the ritual.