Pronunciation

/bluː pleɪt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

In the context of dining, a blue plate refers to a special meal offered at a reduced price, typically served on a specific day of the week.

Examples

1. “The diner’s blue plate special on Thursdays is meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans.”

2. “We always look forward to the blue plate at our favorite restaurant; it’s a great deal.”

Additional Information

The term “blue plate” originates from the practice of serving meals on blue-colored plates as part of such specials.