noun
Etymology
Origin of nameplate
Example Sentences
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These days, an annual competition run by Han's martial arts school is held at the "China Bullfighting Hall" amphitheatre, its nameplate inscribed by martial arts novelist Jin Yong.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
“The administration wants to find a happy medium there, whether it’s a nameplate or a badge number,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
At least one online user said they were ticketed for parking an Eagle Talon sports car in a Stellantis lot, despite Eagle being a long-defunct nameplate from Chrysler, which too is now owned by Stellantis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
LNG facility is operating at or above nameplate capacity at the moment, so there’s less room for increased LNG production in response to the Iran conflict in the short term, Lacouture said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
A brass nameplate etched with the words Personnel Director was nailed in the center.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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