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.