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vanity plates

British  

plural noun

  1. informal personalized car numberplates

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Reporters spotted him outside loading his belongings into the back of a Mustang convertible with vanity plates “ART WAR.”

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

In January, North Carolina decided to allow more LGBTQ+ phrases on vanity plates.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

His name is emblazoned on the New York vanity plates, front and back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Taking pictures of vanity plates is one of Acuña’s joys in life.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2022

Such a narcissist That in prison he’ll only Print vanity plates.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2020