license plate

noun

: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number

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The laws tackle a wide range of issues, from education and criminal justice reform to election security and license plates. — Matthew Kelly july 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Volunteers bind the heaviest items with layer after layer of packing tape, then log each rider’s name, license plate, destination, and cargo before sending them out in groups of 10. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors met to decide whether to approve an extension of the Flock Safety license plate reader system. — John Ramos, CBS News, 2 July 2026 The grand jury also recommended the agencies share real-time license plate reader and vehicle location data, create a joint task force to improve coordination and adopt formal policies governing interagency operations. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for license plate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of license plate was circa 1924

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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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license plate

noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) showing that a license has been gotten and usually bearing a registration number

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