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
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The sound of velcro ripping reverberated through the stunned, silent locker room when Padilla peeled the nameplate off her locker.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That means the next generation of the nameplate will look awfully similar to the outgoing version, only sleeker.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Now, though, with many people seemingly moved on to SUVs, folks who still gravitate towards storied nameplates like 5 series and E-Class do so for a reason.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Last season, the jerseys’ shoulder patches showcased the NHL’s official Celebration of Black History Month logo, as the nameplates and numbers were designed by San Jose artist Dion Rollerson.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
In addition, the Lego Star Wars set includes an integrated stand and nameplate to round out the creative experience.
—Toni Sutton, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2023
Hernandez appeared in numerous videos and photos displaying Pelosi’s splintered nameplate like a trophy.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The Stanley nameplates are built to last and withstand the rigors of everyday use, sip by sip.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Among the illustrious nameplates adorning the offices of Ivy League business schools is one Joao Gomes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That means the next generation of the nameplate will look awfully similar to the outgoing version, only sleeker.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
Now, though, with many people seemingly moved on to SUVs, folks who still gravitate towards storied nameplates like 5 series and E-Class do so for a reason.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Last season, the jerseys’ shoulder patches showcased the NHL’s official Celebration of Black History Month logo, as the nameplates and numbers were designed by San Jose artist Dion Rollerson.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
In addition, the Lego Star Wars set includes an integrated stand and nameplate to round out the creative experience.
—Toni Sutton, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2023
Hernandez appeared in numerous videos and photos displaying Pelosi’s splintered nameplate like a trophy.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
The Stanley nameplates are built to last and withstand the rigors of everyday use, sip by sip.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Among the illustrious nameplates adorning the offices of Ivy League business schools is one Joao Gomes.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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