name

The definition of a name is a word or phrase that labels a person, place or thing.

(noun)

An example of name is Paul.

Name is defined as to give a title to a person, place or thing.

(verb)

An example of name is for parents to choose to call their newborn Adam.

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See name in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a word or phrase by which a person, thing, or class of things is known, called, or spoken to or of; appellation; title
  2. a word or words expressing some quality considered characteristic or descriptive of a person or thing, often showing approval or disapproval; epithet
  3. the sacred designation of a deity: His ineffable name
    1. fame, reputation, or character: a good name
    2. good reputation
  4. a family or clan: the last of his name
  5. appearance only, not reality; semblance: chief in name only
  6. a distinguished or famous person: the greatest name in science

Origin: ME < OE nama, akin to Ger name < IE base *(o)nomṇ > L nomen, Gr onoma, onyma

adjective

  1. ☆ having a good reputation; well-known: a name brand
  2. carrying a name: a name tag

transitive verb named, naming

  1. to give a name or title to; entitle; style
  2. to designate, mention, or refer to by name
  3. to identify by the right name: name all the oceans
  4. to nominate or appoint to a post, situation, or office
  5. to set or fix; specify (a date, price, etc.)
  6. to speak about; mention

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See name in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A word or words by which an entity is designated and distinguished from others.
  2. A word or group of words used to describe or evaluate, often disparagingly.
  3. Representation or repute, as opposed to reality: a democracy in name, a police state in fact.
  4. a. A reputation: has a bad name.
    b. A distinguished reputation: made a name for himself as a drummer.
  5. An illustrious or outstanding person: joined several famous names for a photograph. See Synonyms at celebrity.
transitive verb named named, nam·ing, names
  1. To give a name to: named the child after both grandparents.
  2. To mention, specify, or cite by name: named the primary colors.
  3. To call by an epithet: named them all cowards.
  4. To nominate for or appoint to a duty, an office, or an honor. See Synonyms at appoint.
  5. To specify or fix: We need to name the time for our meeting.
adjective
Informal
Well-known by a name: a name performer.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English nama; see nō̆-men- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • namˈa·ble, nameˈa·ble adjective
  • namˈer noun

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