moniker
noun
mon·i·ker
ˈmä-ni-kər 
variants
or less commonly monicker
plural monikers also monickers
informal
: name, nickname
"Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.
Twentysomethings. Generation X. Slackers. Why isn't there a standard moniker for the flannel-clad, grunge-happy, jaded, cynical loafers born in the Sixties and Seventies?—
James Aley
James AleyLiving up to the exclamation mark occasionally inserted into her moniker, P!nk belts loudly, raps lustily, moans orgasmically, and, unlike Britney, is altogether believable as an out-of-control party monster.—David Browne
David BrowneMore than a half-dozen automakers have announced electric pickup trucks, and Ford has chosen the Mustang monicker for its new compact electric SUV.—Bill Howard
Bill HowardExamples of moniker in a Sentence
He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.
I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.
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The moniker is an apt evocation because the program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling both urban environments and off-road terrain.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
As part of its strategic shift, the house will continue to be known under the Claudie Pierlot moniker, but will drop the surname in all future branding.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
On and off the island experiences underscore the ‘Nassau’ part of the festival moniker.
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—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
As part of its strategic shift, the house will continue to be known under the Claudie Pierlot moniker, but will drop the surname in all future branding.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
On and off the island experiences underscore the ‘Nassau’ part of the festival moniker.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moniker
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moniker. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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