noun
moniker
MON-ih-kuh
Moniker (noun) means a name or nickname, often one that's informal or draws attention to some trait. Example: “The wrestler went by the moniker "The Iron Giant.”
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A name or nickname, often one that's informal or draws attention to some trait.
"The rookie was upset at being called Lemon Drop until she realized that everyone on the team had a silly moniker."
"Recently, a class of reactions has gained tremendous attention in the chemistry community under the moniker of "click chemistry," a concept introduced by Kolb and colleagues."
— Neal K. Devaraj, 30 (2010)
"Actually, the various monikers Pilgrims, Puritans, Plymouth Rocks, Red Stockings, Hubs and Hubites were frequently used, informally, for both Boston big league clubs until 1912."
— Richard Worth, Baseball Team Names (2012)
"The wrestler went by the moniker "The Iron Giant.""
"His hometown friends still use his childhood moniker."
How to use moniker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual or nickname-like way of referring to someone.
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Common pairings
go by the moniker
earn a moniker
under the moniker
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, first recorded in the mid-1800s; theories link it to old slang for "name" or to words meaning "monogram" or "monk," but none is confirmed.
Class of 1800
moniker joined the language around 1800.
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What does “moniker” mean?
The word “moniker” means a name or nickname, often one that's informal or draws attention to some trait. In plain terms, a casual or nickname-like way of referring to someone.
How do you pronounce “moniker”?
“Moniker” is pronounced MON-ih-kuh (/ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “moniker” in a sentence?
Here is “moniker” used in a sentence: “The wrestler went by the moniker "The Iron Giant.".”
What part of speech is “moniker”?
“Moniker” is a noun.
Where does the word “moniker” come from?
The word “moniker” dates back to around 1800. Origin uncertain, first recorded in the mid-1800s; theories link it to old slang for "name" or to words meaning "monogram" or "monk," but none is confirmed.
