Meaning & use
moniker
An informal name or nickname given to a person, place, or thing.
See it in a sentence
The city earned the moniker 'the Big Apple' many decades ago.
Fans gave the young boxer the moniker 'the Hammer' after his powerful punches.
A note on using this word
Slightly informal and playful; suits colorful nicknames more than official titles.
Words with a similar meaning
nicknamealias
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