nameplate

noun

name·​plate ˈnām-ˌplāt How to pronounce nameplate (audio)
: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Infiniti is also set to unveil two new nameplates: the QX65 crossover coupe and Vision QXe electric SUV. Lexus LC Hybrid Coupe, RC and RC F Lexus earlier this year announced that the brand would say goodbye to the RC and RC F sports cars after the 2025 model year. Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 Acura has recently begun reviving old, unused nameplates, starting with the Integra. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 As the meeting started, Collins' nameplate was already removed from the bench. David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Ford began producing the F-150 nameplate as a heavy-duty model for the F-100 pickup truck series. Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!