moniker

noun
UK: /ˈmɒnɪkə/
US: /ˈmɑːnɪkər/

  1. A name, especially a nickname.

    1. His moniker was 'Big Joe'.
    2. The old riverboat had acquired the moniker 'The Serpent' due to its winding route.

Synonyms

name nickname appellation designation handle sobriquet
moniker transitive-verb

  1. To give a name or nickname to someone or something.

    1. They moniker her 'Sunshine'.
    2. Locals moniker the area 'The Valley of Dreams' because of its beauty and tranquility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "moniker" is /ˈmɒnɪkə/ in British English and /ˈmɑːnɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moniker": name, nickname, appellation, designation, handle, sobriquet.

Example usage of "moniker": "His moniker was 'Big Joe'.". More examples on the page.