doorplate

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noun

A plaque mounted on a door, bearing information about the occupant of a room or building.

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Meanings

noundoorplate (plural doorplates)

plural doorplates

  1. A plaque mounted on a door, bearing information about the occupant of a room or building.

Origin

From door + plate.

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Translations

Finnish ovikilpi, ovikyltti
  • ovikilpiplaque mounted on a door
  • ovikylttiplaque mounted on a door
Polish tabliczka na drzwiach
  • tabliczka na drzwiachplaque mounted on a door
Cite this entry
APA

doorplate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doorplate

MLA

“doorplate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doorplate. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “doorplate,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doorplate.

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