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- [neym-pleyt]
- /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/
- /ˈneɪm.pleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neym-pleyt]
- /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/
Definitions of nameplate word
- noun nameplate 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. 1
- noun nameplate masthead (def 2). 1
- noun nameplate A plate or sign, typically made of metal, displaying the name of someone, such as the person working in a building or the builder of a ship. 1
- noun nameplate plaque bearing a name 1
- countable noun nameplate A nameplate is a sign on a door, wall, or desk which shows the name of the person or organization that occupies a particular place. 0
- noun nameplate a small panel on or next to the door of a room or building, bearing the occupant's name and profession 0
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Origin of nameplate
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; name + plate1
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Parts of speech for Nameplate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nameplate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nameplate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nameplate
noun nameplate
- plate — the base at which the batter stands and which a base runner must reach safely in order to score a run, typically a five-sided slab of whitened rubber set at ground level at the front corner of the diamond.
- medal — a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like: a gold medal for the best swimmer.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- badge — A badge is a piece of metal or cloth which you wear to show that you belong to an organization or support a cause. American English usually uses button to refer to a small round metal badge.
- slab — a broad, flat, somewhat thick piece of stone, wood, or other solid material.
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