Standard Lemma guide

L-plate

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A plastic square consisting of a large letter L, placed on the front and rear of a vehicle to indicate that the driver is a learner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The condition of being a novice or learner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, informal

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noun

Meaning 3

a square plate bearing the letter L that is attached to both ends of a car to indicate that the driver is a learner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: plate

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: L牌 (L pái) — sticker