Plaque

Pronunciation: /ˈplæk/

Plaque (noun)

  1. a flat piece of metal or wood with writing, given as an award or to remember someone.
  2. a soft, sticky layer on teeth made of bacteria and food particles.
  3. a fatty substance that builds up inside blood vessels, possibly causing heart problems.

Examples

  • The team received a plaque for their outstanding performance.
  • A plaque was mounted on the wall to honor the founder.

Common collocations: receive a plaque, commemorative plaque, engraved plaque, remove plaque, dental plaque

Synonyms of Plaque

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