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 Mitsubishi Delica has long served as a revered nameplate in the JDM camper and off-road adventure van conversion space, both in Japan and in western markets like the UK, US and Australia. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

In 2019, a three-year-old 911, which would have belonged to the nameplate’s 991 generation, would have started at just under $85,000. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

The 2026 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige offers value for fans of the Sportage nameplate. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

While on the surface, that’s a startling drop for a nameplate that has long defied the normal premium sports car depreciation curve. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 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