nameplate

American  

[neym-pleyt] / 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

Example Sentences

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

Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s luxury nameplate, was another bright spot.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

They are operating at about 10% of nameplate capacity and, according to a Venezuela Hydrocarbon Association estimate, would require over $10 billion to bring them to 80% of capacity, she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

I ask, but as I do I notice that the nameplate beside Mr. Harris’s door no longer says “Mr. George Harris,” and the devastating answer to her presence in the hallway becomes clear.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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