moniker

noun

mon·i·ker | \ ˈmä-ni-kər

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variants: or less commonly monicker

Definition of moniker

: name, nickname "Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.

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Examples of moniker in a Sentence

He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida. I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.

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In a recent interview, Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams clarified how to properly say her character Arya Stark's moniker, ending possible speculation. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Have We Been Pronouncing Arya Stark's Name the Wrong Way All This Time?," 26 Mar. 2019 Louis: Prince Louis of Battenberg was William's great-grandfather's name, as well as the moniker of Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "10 Prince George Facts That Prove He Is One Adorable Royal," 22 July 2018 Morgan’s new favorite kit is inspired by the 99ers, the moniker earned by the 1999 US Women’s National Team who won the Cup after a penalty shootout against China at the Los Angeles Rose Bowl. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "Nike Unveils the US Women’s National Soccer Team’s World Cup Kit," 11 Mar. 2019 Chef Samin Nosrat, author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, is hosting a new food and travel series with the same moniker. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Samin Nosrat's Beloved Cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Is Now a Travel Food Show on Netflix," 17 Oct. 2018 One year ago, Ka’oir wore a head-to-toe Gucci bodysuit to a Miami Heat game that was a clear reference to her husband’s rap moniker, and since then, the two have taken their like-minded fashion sensibilities to even greater extremes. — Rachel Hahn, Vogue, "Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir Continue Their Courtside Hot Streak," 11 Jan. 2019 Long before the baby's arrival, royal fans placed bets on equally regal monikers. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Royal Baby's Name Was Just Announced and It's As Regal As You Expected," 27 Apr. 2018 Will Smith: Will Smith launched a highly successful—and famously curse-free—rap career with Jeff Townes under the moniker DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince when Smith was still a teenager. — Vogue, "Lady Gaga Isn’t the Only Singer to Make the Leap to the Big Screen: 15 Other Actors Who Were Musicians First," 10 Sep. 2018 Sasha Siem has already released two albums, but the upcoming Holy, due in spring of 2019, will be her first under the moniker Frigga—a reference to the Norse goddess of love and destiny. — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, "Watch the Exclusive Premiere of Frigga’s “Flower Flower” Video," 7 Sep. 2018

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moniker

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English Language Learners Definition of moniker

informal : a name or nickname

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