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Definition of nameplate

nameplate

/ˈneɪm.pleɪt/
name · plate
Plural:nameplates
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• noun

1

A small flat panel or plaque of metal, plastic, or wood bearing a name, affixed to a door, desk, or piece of equipment for identification.

Example

"The newly promoted director proudly placed a brass nameplate on the edge of her desk."

2

A specific brand, make, or model line of a manufactured product, especially an automobile.

Example

"The automaker decided to revive a classic nameplate for its new line of electric vehicles."

3

The section at the top of the front page of a newspaper or periodical that displays its title and logo.

Example

"The newspaper redesigned its front-page nameplate with a cleaner, more modern typeface."

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• Nearby Words

nameless
namelessness
namely
nameplate
namesake
nametag
nametape

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nameplate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nameplate
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