sobriquet

[US]/'səʊbrɪkeɪ/
[UK]/'sobrɪkɛi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. nickname, alias.

Example Sentences

to bestow on sb. a sobriquet

he was a tiny, slight figure, hence his sobriquet, ‘the Little Wonder’.

He is known by the sobriquet 'The King of Pop'.

The famous singer has a sobriquet that reflects her rebellious attitude.

The detective earned the sobriquet 'The Sherlock Holmes of our time'.

The historical figure is often referred to by the sobriquet 'The Great Liberator'.

She gained the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady' for her strong leadership style.

The athlete's sobriquet 'The Fastest Man on Earth' is well-deserved.

The artist has the sobriquet 'The Master of Light and Shadow'.

The legendary warrior was given the sobriquet 'The Fearless Gladiator'.

The writer is known by the sobriquet 'The Bard of Avon'.

The actress earned the sobriquet 'America's Sweetheart' for her charming performances.

Real-world Examples

While I'm making the sobriquet, would you like a second clue?

Source: Gourmet Base

The vegetable dish was carrot and spinach sobriquet.

Source: Gourmet Base

While brickwork earned the pink city its sobriquet, blue is the colour that brought the city its incredible wealth.

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

Beef Tournedos with peppercorn sauce, potato croquette, and then carrot and spinach sobriquet.

Source: Gourmet Base

That truffle croquette is so good, and the sobriquet is just so classic French.

Source: Gourmet Base

The Finnish media jumped on this, calling him the invisible soldier, and giving him the sobriquet, “White Death.”

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

What’s quite funny is that he usually only robbed on Fridays, hence his sobriquet, " The Friday Night Bank Robber" .

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Usually he saw things long before others were aware that there was anything to see-a trait that had won for him the sobriquet of Hawk.

Source: Son of Mount Tai (Part 1)

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