Word info

small plate

Noun

Meaning

A dish in a restaurant that is prepared and served as soon as possible, rather than being served as a specific course of a meal.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see small,‎ plate.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I never pile a plate to the point where it overflows. I'd rather have a small plate with small portions and then get up for more if I'm still hungry. Rachel Nichols

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