nameplate

[ neym-pleyt ]

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 ( def 2 ).

nameplate

/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

noun

1. 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

First recorded in 1880–85; name + plate ¹

Example Sentences

Located on Imperial Highway less than half a mile from where the 405 and 105 freeways meet, the roughly 4,500-square-foot space is the ninth pot-shop-meets-art-gallery concept under the Artist Tree nameplate and the second to include a consumption lounge.

From Los Angeles Times

I haven’t taken my white gold “JUJU” nameplate off since the day I got it, years and years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

You know someone’s name, relationship status, religious affiliation and neighborhood or origin from the letters on their nameplate, which finger their ring sits on or the style of chain sandwiched between their necklines.

From Los Angeles Times

General Motors said on Wednesday that it would stop making the Chevrolet Malibu, the last affordable sedan in its U.S. model lineup and a venerable nameplate that was introduced in the 1960s when the company was a dominant force in the U.S. economy.

From New York Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• badge
• decoration
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• plate
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