plateau

noun

pla·teau | \ pla-ˈtō

, ˈpla-ˌtō\

plural plateaus also plateaux\ pla-ˈtōz

, ˈpla-ˌtōz \

Definition of plateau

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a usually extensive land area having a relatively level surface raised sharply above adjacent land on at least one side : tableland

b : a similar undersea feature

2a : a region of little or no change in a graphic representation

b : a relatively stable level, period, or condition

3 : a level of attainment or achievement the 500-point plateau

plateau

verb

plateaued; plateauing; plateaus

Definition of plateau (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to reach a level, period, or condition of stability or maximum attainment

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Synonyms for plateau

Synonyms: Noun

altiplano, mesa, table, tableland

Examples of plateau in a Sentence

Noun

a plateau covering hundreds of miles The price of gas seems to have reached a plateau.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Fisher's all-around contributions also led Williamsburg to the 20-win plateau. — Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, "Who's among the 2019 All-Enquirer Ohio preseason volleyball team?," 14 Aug. 2019 Guided by a farmer, a cow reaches the pass after climbing the narrow trail from Adelboden to the high plateau at Engstligenalp for summer grazing. — Brian Blackstone, WSJ, "Should Cows Have Horns? Switzerland Will Decide," 23 Nov. 2018

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plateau

noun

English Language Learners Definition of plateau

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land that surround it

: a period when something does not increase or advance any further

plateau

verb

English Language Learners Definition of plateau (Entry 2 of 2)

: to stop growing or increasing : to reach a plateau

See the full definition for plateau in the English Language Learners Dictionary

plateau

noun

pla·teau | \ pla-ˈtō

plural plateaus or plateaux\ -ˈtōz \

Kids Definition of plateau

: a broad flat area of high land

plateau

noun

pla·teau | \ pla-ˈtō, ˈpla-ˌ

plural plateaus also plateaux\ -ˈtōz, -ˌtōz \

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