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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There are only so many personal touches a man can apply when all the jersey nameplates read ARMY. Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 The Vanquish nameplate is now into its third generation. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 These nameplates aren’t a Chargers tradition but a bit of motivational magic from Jim Harbaugh, in his first season as the team’s coach. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 The sculpture, titled The Resolute Desk, has been described as symbolizing the resilience of democratic principles, though its nameplate has gone missing since the statue was unveiled. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

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