special-occasion plate

noun

UK /ˈspɛʃ.əl əˈkeɪ.ʒən pleɪt/

US /ˈspɛʃ.əl əˈkeɪ.ʒən pleɪt/

A special-occasion plate is a nice plate you use only on important days.

Grandma brought out the special-occasion plate for the birthday cake.

SYNONYMS

fancy plate good china best plate celebration plate company plate

RELATED WORDS

dinnerware tableware china place setting heirloom

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A commemorative plate made to mark a holiday or event.

She collects a special-occasion plate for every Christmas.

3. A plate reserved for honored guests at a meal.

The host set the special-occasion plate at the head of the table.

4. A decorative plate displayed rather than used for eating.

The special-occasion plate hung on the wall above the fireplace.