nameplate

noun

name·​plate ˈnām-ˌplāt 

: something (such as a plate or plaque) bearing a name (as of a resident or manufacturer)

Examples of nameplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nameplate’s famous signet sits proudly at the bow, too. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Consumers have their choice of about 450 nameplates in the country already. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 28 June 2026

Redesigns are a chance for automakers to revitalize a nameplate. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026

McHale says that Dempsey's nameplate was still on his chair when the Community alum arrived on set. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nameplate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate