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)

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Ferrari isn’t the first notable nameplate to dive into the marine industry. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 And, these pieces (along with nameplate necklaces) are super popular in 2025. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2025 John O’Sullivan’s nameplate as village manager remained on the dais Tuesday night when the Carpentersville Village Board voted to hire Village Attorney Brad Stewart as his replacement. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 In the fourth quarter, comparable sales at the Macy’s nameplate also saw a decline of 0.9%, up 3.8 percentage points from the prior year. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Mar. 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

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“Nameplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nameplate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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