vanity plate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vanity plate
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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In addition to a “HYEWEST” vanity plate and longhorns on the front, there was a button inside that would make the car moo.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025
A committee has been set up to review vanity plate requests, along with complaints by members of the public.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2022
A red sports car with the vanity plate “FASTER” roared up.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2021
A DMV rarely issues a vanity plate only to take it back.
From Fox News • Jan. 20, 2020
In our interviews with vanity plate owners, the inspirations ranged from college pride or self-promotion, or maybe just trying to make people laugh while they’re stuck in traffic, the Argus Leader reported .
From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2018
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