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nameplate
[ neym-pleyt ]
noun
- 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.
nameplate
/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /
noun
- a small panel on or next to the door of a room or building, bearing the occupant's name and profession
Word History and Origins
Origin of nameplate1
Example Sentences
I haven’t taken my white gold “JUJU” nameplate off since the day I got it, years and years ago.
Isaiah Raikes’ nameplate over his locker barely had settled in, but USC’s latest great hope at defensive line already is looking for a new home.
The sound of velcro ripping reverberated through the stunned, silent locker room when Padilla peeled the nameplate off her locker.
The nameplates are installed through a scheme where donors contribute towards the planting and upkeep of trees.
Now Nelson has a corner office and a nameplate on her desk that reads “Boss Lady” as she shepherds a salad-green council into service.
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