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

Examples of nameplate in a Sentence

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In addition to the core Volkswagen brand, its other nameplates include Audi, Skoda, Porsche and SEAT. ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 The 2026 model year is the final Escape small SUV before the nameplate is discontinued after a 25-year production history. Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 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 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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