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

Volkswagen Meanwhile the struggling VW hierarchy has to prove to the motoring world that the new GTI is a genuine leap forward for the electric hot hatch – not an overpriced attempt to cash in on a legendary nameplate. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

This may sounds pricey, but the Prius' gas mileage and driving range reveal the true appeal of the iconic hybrid nameplate. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

The set includes a faux pearl bracelet in a luminescent pink colorway; a yellow gold-tone square link bracelet; and a yellow gold-tone chain link bracelet finished with a mini HUNTR/X nameplate. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2026

In addition to the core Volkswagen brand, its other nameplates include Audi, Skoda, Porsche and SEAT. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 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