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US/plæk/
UK/plæk/
a metal or stone sign on a wall honouring a person or event; also a sticky layer on teeth
In context
A small plaque on the wall shows that the writer lived here in the 1930s.
The mayor unveiled a bronze plaque to remember the victims of the flood.
Brushing twice a day removes plaque before it can damage your teeth.
Words that go with plaque
adjective + noun
- commemorative plaqueA commemorative plaque marks the spot where the battle began.
- blue plaqueIn London, a blue plaque marks the homes of famous people.
- dental plaqueSugar feeds the bacteria in dental plaque.
verb + noun
- unveil a plaqueThe president unveiled a plaque at the new hospital.
- remove plaqueUse dental floss to remove plaque between your teeth.
noun + noun
- bronze plaqueA bronze plaque lists the names of the founders.