nameplate

[ neym-pleyt ]

noun

1. a flat, usually rectangular piece of metal, wood, or plastic on which the name of a person, company, etc., is printed or engraved:

   She has a large office with her nameplate on the door.

2. masthead ( def 2 ).

nameplate

/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

noun

1. a small panel on or next to the door of a room or building, bearing the occupant's name and profession

Word History and Origins

Origin of nameplate¹

First recorded in 1880–85; name + plate ¹

Example Sentences

So they show had a seamstress in Los Angeles create a nameplate applique that was stitched on for the shoot.

From Time

Ford burst on the scene with its all-electric Mach-E, introduced in 2019 as a way to capitalize on a known nameplate, the Mustang, and bring it into the 21st century.

From Washington Post

Conor arrived at Midtown South and donned his uniform, a nameplate reading “McDonald,” and shield 15798 gleaming on his chest.

From The Daily Beast

There was a heavy, brass-studded collar about the animal's neck, and Dave Miller read on its little nameplate: "Major."

From Project Gutenberg

The nameplate on the appliance will give the voltage required for proper operation as well as either amperage or watts.

From Project Gutenberg

To determine the rate to use, see type name given on the battery nameplate and find correct rate in the table.

From Project Gutenberg

His stick was a stout partridge cane with a silver nameplate.

From Project Gutenberg

"Sometimes a simple approach works," said the counselor, shoving aside the nameplate.

From Project Gutenberg

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