A plate meal is a satisfying and complete meal served on a plate, usually consisting of a main dish, a side dish and a vegetable. Synonyms for the term "plate meal" include "dinner plate," "complete meal", "entree plate," or "full-course meal." Other terms that may be used to describe a plate meal include "platter," "dish," "portion," "meal," or simply "main course." These synonyms are commonly used in menus, cooking blogs, recipe books, and restaurant reviews, to describe the variety of options available for a filling, healthy and delicious plate meal. Whether you prefer poultry, seafood, vegetarian or vegan plates, there's always a plate meal to suit your taste and dietary needs.