nameplate

American  

[naym-playt] / ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

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.

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nameplate British  

/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of nameplate

First recorded in 1880–85; name + plate ¹

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Example Sentences

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nameplate

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

Asked directly about the potential return of the Fiesta nameplate, which was used on the company's small hatchbacks for 47 years, Baumbick stopped short of confirming the move outright – but offered a solid hint.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

Today, the Chrysler nameplate is often sandwiched in at Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealerships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 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

One of the guards had given Percy his probatio nameplate.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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