-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
license plate
noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number
Examples of license plate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
He was last seen driving a gray Hyundai Elantra with the California license plate number 8LZD084.
—
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Authorities said the vehicle's license plate was not registered to the vehicle.
—
Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Puppy love turns to obsession when Lucas runs a check on Andrew’s license plates, a decision that will have disastrous consequences for both.
—
Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Kaitlyn Barnes, 35, was last seen around 5 p.m. in the midtown area of Kansas City, driving a silver Kia Niro with the license plate number TK0N4J, according to the release.
—
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for license plate ![](/dist-cross-dungarees/2025-02-06--20-43-45-x16ho/images/svg/redesign/arrow-right-exemplar.svg)
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1924, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near license plate
Cite this Entry
“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
license plate
noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) showing that a license has been gotten and usually bearing a registration number
More from Merriam-Webster on license plate
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share