nounđShareAny flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch."The museum displayed several ancient Greek plaques decorated with colorful scenes of gods and goddesses. "artmaterialweararchitecturestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event."The school hallways were lined with plaques honoring former students who had made significant contributions. "architecturehistorybuildingartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA small card representing an amount of money, used for betting in casinos; a sort of gaming chip."He traded his cash for a stack of colorful plaques to use at the poker table. "gamebetvalueamountitemfinanceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA clearing in a bacterial lawn caused by a virus."The scientist observed clear plaques in the petri dish where the virus had killed the bacteria. "virusbiologymicroorganismmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareIn the HornbostelâSachs classification system: any flat, thin musical instrument."blown plaquesâ concussion plaques"musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad papule on the skin."The doctor examined the red, scaly plaques on the child's arm, suspecting it was eczema. "medicinebodydiseaseappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareAn abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease."amyloid plaqueâ pleural plaqueâ senile plaque"medicinebodydiseaseorganphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
