license plate

noun

: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number

Examples of license plate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At that point, the victim knew him only as Jonathan, but surveillance cameras had captured the license plate on his vehicle, according to the affidavit. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The ubiquitous carbon fiber looks amazing, of course, from the wide front intake to the active-aero winglets, fairings, the seat subframe, and even the license plate holder hanging off the tail. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Public backlash against Flock cameras and other license plate readers has increased in recent months in Texas and across the country. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

From higher airport parking fees to a growing debate over license plate cameras, plenty of local news shaped the Sacramento region this week. — Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for license plate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate

Kids Definition

license plate

noun

: a plate or tag (as of metal) showing that a license has been gotten and usually bearing a registration number