Nameplate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nameplate is a noun meaning A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.
Meaning
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.
More Meanings
- The masthead of a newspaper.
Example Sentences
the nameplate on a locomotive
the brass nameplate on the doctor's front door
By March 1994, it had moved to Cardiff Canton, and was still allocated there when its nameplates were taken off in March 1997.
Now the chintzy nameplate is all that distinguishes his work space from those of the photocopier repairperson, diet food company, and kitchen designer down the hall.
Word Forms
- nameplates
- name plate
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include placard, plaque, badge, board, slab, sign.
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