Number plate

Number plate

/หˆnสŒmbษ™ pleษชt/
Noun United Kingdom

License 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
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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