Synonyms of nomenclature

nomenclature

noun

ˈnō-mən-ˌklā-chər 

as in moniker

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• name
• title
• designation
• nickname
• appellation
• epithet
• surname
• denomination
• denotation
• pseudonym
• appellative
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• first name
• label
• maiden name
• family name
• Christian name
• given name
• sobriquet
• middle name
• forename
• diminutive
• baptismal name
• tag
• alias
• vernacular
• patronymic
• binomial
• pen name
• misnomer
• rubric
• brand name
• trademark
• matronymic
• nom de plume
• trade name
• cryptonym
• monomial
• byname
• hypocorism
• nom de guerre
• trivial name

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nomenclature

Regardless of the nomenclature, the whiskey has already earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an accolade that underscores Bardstown’s ability to merge American whiskey character with French refinement. —Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Some nomenclature gets a little more flowery. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025

The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025

Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature. —Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025

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