nameplate

[ neym-pleyt ]

/ ˈneɪmˌpleɪt /

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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.

masthead(def 2).

Origin of nameplate

First recorded in 1880–85; name + plate¹

Words nearby nameplate

nameboard, namecheck, nameless, namely, namen, nameplate, namesake, nametag, nametape, namhoi, namib desert

Example sentences from the Web for nameplate

Conor arrived at Midtown South and donned his uniform, a nameplate reading “McDonald,” and shield 15798 gleaming on his chest.

NYPD Scandals Obscure the Decency of the Majority, Cops Say |Michael Daly |November 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Mr. Parker offered Penny a paper, smiling as he saw her stare at the nameplate.

The Secret Pact |Mildred A. Wirt
The nameplate on the appliance will give the voltage required for proper operation as well as either amperage or watts.

Electricity for the 4-H Scientist |Eric B. Wilson
"Sometimes a simple approach works," said the counselor, shoving aside the nameplate.

Forget Me Nearly |Floyd L. Wallace

The carriage paused at a fine residence with just a nameplate on the door.

The Girls at Mount Morris |Amanda Minnie Douglas
For this one hour charge, use the "starting" rate, as stamped on the nameplate.

The Automobile Storage Battery |O. A. Witte

British Dictionary definitions for nameplate

nameplate

/ (ˈneɪmˌpleɪt) /

noun

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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