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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While on the surface, that’s a startling drop for a nameplate that has long defied the normal premium sports car depreciation curve. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 But, over its 56 years on the market, the nameplate, which has now been spun off by JLR as its own sub-brand, has come to be associated with luxury. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026 While nothing compares to the Hartford Whalers threads, the early-aughts uniforms improved on the original from 1997-98 with black outlining on the nameplate letters. — The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The 2027 Kia Telluride is a bold redesign, which builds upon a strong nameplate that has generated plenty of buzz in recent years. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nameplate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Aug. 2026.

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