Plat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun abbreviation /ˈplat/

Meaning & Definition of Plat

Plat (verb)

  1. plait
  2. to make a plat of

Plat (noun)

  1. plait
  2. a small piece of ground (such as a lot or quadrat), plot
  3. a plan, map, or chart of a piece of land with actual or proposed features (such as lots); also, the land represented

Plat (abbreviation)

  1. plateau
  2. platoon

Plat (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together

    "a plat of lace"

    similar: braid, lace, lacing, plait
    related: rickrack, stripe, cornrow, dreadlock, pigtail, queue, braiding

  2. a small area of usually open land

    "each settler was granted a plat to farm"

    similar: clearing, field, ground, lot, parcel, plot, tract
    related: common(s), croft (chiefly British), grass, green, greensward, lawn, glade, grassland, heath, heathland, lea, meadow, moor, pasture, pastureland

  3. a small piece of land that is developed or available for development

    "plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town"

    similar: lot, parcel, plot, property, tract
    related: patch, frontage, lease, development, real estate

Plat (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form into a braid

    "plat yarn into a cord"

    similar: braid, plait, pleat
    related: interlace, interweave, weave

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Plat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Plat:

braid, lace, lacing, plait, clearing, field, ground, lot, parcel, plot, tract, property, pleat

Related Words for Plat

rickrack, stripe, cornrow, dreadlock, pigtail, queue, braiding, common(s), croft, grass, green, greensward, lawn, glade, grassland, heath, heathland, lea, meadow, moor, pasture, pastureland, patch, frontage, lease, development, real estate, interlace, interweave, weave

Word Forms of Plat

Inflections: platted, platting

Origin & Etymology of Plat

Middle English platten, probably variant of pleiten "to fold, pleat:1," by generalization of the past tense and past participle forms platte, plattid, formed by analogy with thratte, past of threten "to make a threat, threaten"

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Plat

plat du jour

Frequently Asked Questions about Plat

What does "Plat" mean?

"Plat" means plait. As an a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: plait. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Plat"?

Other words for "Plat" include braid, lace, lacing, plait, clearing, field, ground and lot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Plat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Plat"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Plat". Common alternatives include braid, lace, lacing, plait, clearing, field, ground, lot, parcel and plot.

How do you use "Plat" in a sentence?

Examples of "Plat" in a sentence: "a plat of lace"; "each settler was granted a plat to farm"; "plans to build a shopping center on the last undeveloped plat in town".

Is "Plat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Plat" can be used as a verb, a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Plat"?

"Plat" is pronounced /ˈplat/.

What is the origin of the word "Plat"?

"Plat" comes from Middle English platten, probably variant of pleiten "to fold, pleat:1," by generalization of the past tense and past participle forms platte, plattid, formed by analogy with thratte, past of threten "to make a threat, threaten". First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Plat" meaning "a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together"?

When "Plat" (noun) means a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together, synonyms include braid, lace, lacing and plait.