silver plate sil·verp·late uncommon noun (2) verb (1) noun 1. tableware that is plated with silver Synonymssilver plate 2. a thin layer of silver deposited on something Synonymssilver plate verb 1. plate with silver “silverplate a watch” Synonymssilverplate Related words Word family silverplatesilver plate Broader terms platingtablewareplate WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.