byname

noun
UK: /ˈbaɪ.neɪm/
US: /ˈbaɪ.neɪm/

  1. An additional or secondary name; a nickname.

    1. He was known byname as 'the Hammer'.
    2. The town was often referred to byname due to its unique feature.

Synonyms

nickname alias
byname verb

  1. To call or refer to someone or something by a secondary name or nickname.

    1. They byname him 'Lucky'.
    2. Locals byname the old oak tree 'The Sentinel' because of its age.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "byname" is /ˈbaɪ.neɪm/ in British English and /ˈbaɪ.neɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "byname": nickname, alias.

Example usage of "byname": "He was known byname as 'the Hammer'.". More examples on the page.