moniker

[ˈmɒnɪkə]

moniker Definition

• 1. a name or nickname
• 2. a signature or identifying mark

Using moniker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moniker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His moniker is 'The King of Pop'.

• Example

  She goes by the moniker 'Queen Bee'.

• Example

  He left his moniker on the wall.

• Example

  The artist signed his painting with his moniker.

moniker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for moniker

• name
• appellation
• label
• designation
• handle

Phrases with moniker

• take on a moniker

  to adopt a new name or nickname

  Example

  After moving to Hollywood, she took on the moniker 'Marilyn Monroe'.

• under the moniker

  using a particular name or nickname

  Example

  He released his music under the moniker 'DJ Shadow'.

• leave one's moniker

  to leave one's signature or identifying mark

  Example

  The graffiti artist left his moniker on the wall.

Origins of moniker

from Shelta 'móna', meaning 'name'

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Summary: moniker in Brief

'Moniker' [ˈmɒnɪkə] refers to a name or nickname, as well as a signature or identifying mark. It is often used in the context of artists, musicians, and performers who adopt stage names or pseudonyms, as in 'His moniker is 'The King of Pop'.' The phrase 'take on a moniker' means to adopt a new name or nickname, while 'leave one's moniker' means to leave one's signature or identifying mark.