License plate.
Number plate
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Number plate, that is."
"I've never seen such a Number plate in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for license plate. British plates show registration number. Americans use 'license plate'. British plates stay with car for life, American plates with owner. System difference reflected in terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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