Plateau - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Plateau :  (noun)

1: a relatively flat highland [syn: tableland]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Plateau : \Pla*teau"\, n.; pl. F. Plateaux (F. ?; E. ?), E. Plateaus. [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See Plate.] 1. A flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land.

2. An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Plateau

purpleirie: Is Now Playing: Thunder Plateau - Nobuo Uematsu
inkprincess: I really wish I had measured my waist before I started my new workout,or ever for that matter! Would make me feel better during this Plateau
rroddy: Plateau Saint-Poly 2005 is a bit posh for a Wed evening, but what the heck. Tks to anon donor, card didn't survive courier's attentions #fb
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