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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He is believed to be driving a 2016 Audi A3 with Tennessee license plate RI 01896 and damage to the driver's side.
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Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Samantha Daigle, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
They’re made of canvas, feature a foam underfoot cushioning, and of course, flaunt the easily recognizable Chuck Taylor ankle patch and All Star license plate.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The robbers, who were both reportedly armed with handguns, stole the victim’s cellphone, wristwatch and an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing in a white 2017 Hyundai Elantra with the Connecticut license plate AZ09385, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
He may have been seen driving toward a park exit in a black sedan, possibly a Mazda, with tape obscuring its license plate number, state police said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 July 2025
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Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Samantha Daigle, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
They’re made of canvas, feature a foam underfoot cushioning, and of course, flaunt the easily recognizable Chuck Taylor ankle patch and All Star license plate.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
The robbers, who were both reportedly armed with handguns, stole the victim’s cellphone, wristwatch and an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing in a white 2017 Hyundai Elantra with the Connecticut license plate AZ09385, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
He may have been seen driving toward a park exit in a black sedan, possibly a Mazda, with tape obscuring its license plate number, state police said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for license plate
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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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