sobriquet

noun
UK: /ˈsɒbrɪkeɪ/
US: /ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/

  1. A nickname, often based on a real name or characteristic.

    1. His sobriquet was 'Red' because of his hair.
    2. The athlete earned the sobriquet 'The Rocket' due to their speed and agility on the field.

Synonyms

nickname moniker epithet appellation

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sobriquet" is /ˈsɒbrɪkeɪ/ in British English and /ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sobriquet": nickname, moniker, epithet, appellation.

Example usage of "sobriquet": "His sobriquet was 'Red' because of his hair.". More examples on the page.