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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The nameplate’s famous signet sits proudly at the bow, too. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 The 2027 Kia Telluride is the first model year to include a hybrid powertrain option since Kia launched the nameplate in 2019. Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Models bearing two of those nameplates are now being manufactured inside the factory. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 June 2026 This Lego set comes with 566 pieces to build Heihei, a stand with decorative flowers, and a nameplate. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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