specialplate

noun
UK /ˈspɛʃəlpleɪt/
US /ˈspɛʃəlpleɪt/

A special plate is a plate you use for a special reason, like a birthday or a fancy dinner.

Grandma got out the specialplate for my birthday cake.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plate with a special design or picture on it, often kept as a souvenir.

She bought a specialplate from the beach town to hang on the wall.

3. A plate used in a lab or machine for a special purpose.

The scientist placed the sample on a specialplate for testing.

4. A license plate with special letters or numbers chosen by the owner.

His car has a specialplate that spells his nickname.