appellation

[ ap-uh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. a name, title, or designation.
2. appellative ( def 1 ).
3. the act of naming.

appellation

/ ˌæpɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. an identifying name or title
2. the act of naming or giving a title to

Other Words From

• misap·pel·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of appellation¹

1400–50; late Middle English appelacion < Old French < Latin appellātiōn- (stem of appellātiō ) a naming, equivalent to appellāt ( us ) ( appellate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

While Beaujolais red remained a cherished table wine for the locals over the next several centuries, its redeeming qualities eventually earned it worldwide popularity and a long-awaited appellation in 1936, followed by a 2011 re-classification as AOC Bourgogne Gamay under the broader Burgundian appellation.

From Salon

“My name is Austin Richard Post,” he said, dropping his government appellation.

From Los Angeles Times

The appellation was a nod to a conservative firestorm that erupted last month after Mr. Biden formally acknowledged Transgender Day of Visibility, which is observed annually on March 31 and this year coincided with Easter.

From New York Times

That appellation would imply that the reptiles are likely to attack without provocation.

From Science Magazine

For years, Craig and Kathryn Hall had sought to construct a 208-acre vineyard on Walt Ranch, 2,300 acres of oak woodland they owned in Napa’s Atlas Peak appellation, prized for its elevation and rich volcanic soil.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• moniker
• sobriquet