nickname

Example Sentences

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The nickname - by-the-wind sailors - comes from their small sail-like structure, which catches the wind and moves them across the ocean surface.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

It’s more recently become the epicenter of the global blockchain industry, earning it the nickname “Crypto Valley.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That included “Dumbo” — South Korea’s In Gee Chun — who got that nickname years ago because of her exceptionally keen hearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Other recorded conversations mention "The One", a nickname which Civil Guard investigators believe refers to Sanchez himself.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Yura,” he whispered, using Gagarin’s nickname, “the numbers are three, two, five.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin