nickname

Example Sentences

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He grew up in Salinas Valley, nicknamed America’s Salad Bowl because of its heavy agricultural production, and founded Taylor Fresh Foods in 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He was bubbly, he was charming, he always had a smile on his face... and that's how he got his nickname baby bear."

From BBC

During that run, which included six stoppage wins, Kelly - nicknamed 'Pretty Boy' - caught the eye by dancing around the ring and taunting opponents.

From BBC

Alcatraz island - nicknamed "the Rock" because it was regarded as an impregnable fortress - is home to the shuttered federal penitentiary that housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the US.

From BBC

“It’s Elizabeth. But if you don’t mind, I prefer Lizzie. My gran says that’s a nickname reserved for barmaids and axe murderers, but I quite like it.”

From Literature