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.

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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

Example Sentences

“The administration wants to find a happy medium there, whether it’s a nameplate or a badge number,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

While expenses were reduced, Macy’s spent more on investments at its Bloomingdale’s brand and its 125 core nameplate stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s luxury nameplate, was another bright spot.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

They are operating at about 10% of nameplate capacity and, according to a Venezuela Hydrocarbon Association estimate, would require over $10 billion to bring them to 80% of capacity, she said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Without the assistance of a halter nameplate, virtually no one could tell them apart.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Related Words

• badge
• decoration
• medal
• plate
• slab