vanity plate

Custom car identifier

A vanity plate is a vehicle license plate with a custom combination of letters and numbers chosen by the owner, usually to spell something meaningful—a name, initials, or clever phrase: His vanity plate read HOTSHOT.

The term reflects that such plates serve personal expression rather than mere identification.

expression

personalized

Adapted for an individual

clever · wit · humor · acronym · initials · nickname · slogan · pun · abbreviation · alphanumeric

identity

personalized

Adapted for an individual

self-styled · individualism · originality · differentiation · customized · bespoke · quirky · novelty · unconventional · memorable

registration

license

Formal grant of permission

car · motorcycle · tag · state · renewal · fee · application · availability · restrictions · alphanumeric

status

luxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

flashy · wealth · success · conspicuous · exclusive · high-end · elite · affluence · materialism · showing off

Categories
Family

vanity, plate, vain, vainly, vainness, vainglory, vainglorious, plates, plated

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G