moniker
noun
mon·i·ker
ˈmä-ni-kər 
variants
or less commonly monicker
plural monikers also monickers
informal
: name, nickname
"Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.
Twentysomethings. Generation X. Slackers. Why isn't there a standard moniker for the flannel-clad, grunge-happy, jaded, cynical loafers born in the Sixties and Seventies?—
James Aley
James AleyLiving up to the exclamation mark occasionally inserted into her moniker, P!nk belts loudly, raps lustily, moans orgasmically, and, unlike Britney, is altogether believable as an out-of-control party monster.—David Browne
David BrowneMore than a half-dozen automakers have announced electric pickup trucks, and Ford has chosen the Mustang monicker for its new compact electric SUV.—Bill Howard
Bill HowardExamples of moniker in a Sentence
He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.
I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.
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The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Celine’s signature gold metal triomphe motif was festooned on the ankle strap, while the bottom of the sole was engraved with the luxury label’s moniker in gold letters.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Longtime Mumford & Sons fans know that the group, when operating as a whole, has remained largely insular over the years, rarely venturing outside of their ranks for collaborative efforts under their singular moniker.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
These pens go by many names around the world, but they're known mainly by two monikers.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Celine’s signature gold metal triomphe motif was festooned on the ankle strap, while the bottom of the sole was engraved with the luxury label’s moniker in gold letters.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Longtime Mumford & Sons fans know that the group, when operating as a whole, has remained largely insular over the years, rarely venturing outside of their ranks for collaborative efforts under their singular moniker.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
These pens go by many names around the world, but they're known mainly by two monikers.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moniker
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moniker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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