faceplate

noun

face·​plate ˈfās-ˌplāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
1
: a disk fixed with its face at right angles to the live spindle of a lathe for the attachment of the work
2
a
: a protective plate for a machine or device
b
: a protective cover for the human face (as of a diver)
3
: the glass front of a cathode-ray tube on which the image is seen

Examples of faceplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The helmet is constructed from thin, lightweight fiberglass and consists of a backplate, a faceplate and a neck ring. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2024 Police seized as evidence several 3-D printers, more than 60 cards with a magnetic strip, more than 30 faceplates similar to ones found at the gas stations, computers and other tools authorities believe were used to steal credit card information. Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024 The main difference between the two is that the Onyx relies on cheaper build components than the Carbon, which features a more expensive Ortofon Red 2M cartridge in addition to a metal knob, faceplate, and inlay. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2024 According to court documents in San Diego federal court, similar groups operating locally have installed card skimmers, usually known as overlay skimmers, by installing a counterfeit faceplate over the top of a legitimate card reader. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2023 The main difference is that the Onyx doesn’t come with as expensive of a cartridge as the Carbon, and that its knob, faceplate, and inlay are made of plastic instead of metal. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2023 Align the intakes vertically, mark the U-bolt locations, drill on the marks, and slip a faceplate on either side of the barrel wall. Joe Kohl-Riggs, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023 There’s even a small community around the Stream Deck on Etsy, making faceplates, covers, and icon packs for Elgato’s little macro pads. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 11 July 2023 The prosecution presented photos of a metal faceplate underneath the Ranger’s console. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 May 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'faceplate.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of faceplate was in 1827

Dictionary Entries Near faceplate

Cite this Entry

“Faceplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faceplate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

faceplate

noun
face·​plate ˈfā-splāt How to pronounce faceplate (audio)
: a protective plate or cover (as for protecting the face of a diver)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!