number plate

noun

chiefly British

Examples of number plate in a Sentence

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The second is a narrower view offering more detail, such as number plates and the faces of occupants in vehicles. James Morris, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 All 17 people were charged in Quincy District Court with offenses that include conspiracy, interfering with a police officer, disorderly conduct, operating to endanger, and number plate violations. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 The charges include interfering with a police officer, disorderly conduct, operating to endanger, number plate violations, conspiracy, and other offenses. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 The lottery component, which includes low-number plates often considered more prestigious, has further fueled interest. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for number plate

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of number plate was in 1869

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“Number plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20plate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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