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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.

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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