nameplate

noun

name·​plate ˈnām-ˌplāt How to pronounce nameplate (audio)
: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)

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This one is perfect for anyone looking for customization without going as far as initials or nameplates — birthstones add a meaningful touch to any look while maximizing sparkle. Brittany Talarico, People.com, 29 May 2025 The company operates a total of 290 stores under the DXL and Casual Male nameplates. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 May 2025 Toyota's upcoming bZ and C-HR nameplates will fight for market share as EVs continue to rise in popularity. Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 May 2025 In January, Kerin Van Andel, JLL executive vice president of workplace strategy, lost her nameplate on the wall outside her JLL office on the 13th floor of a twin tower skyscraper complex on South Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles. Pat Maio, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nameplate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nameplate was circa 1858

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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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