nicknames

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

What were some nicknames you had growing up?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Valencia González, whose nicknames include “Baldy,” “Bimbo” and “R-3,” was born in Santa Ana, Calif. He also has a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

She rides large motorcycles and has given her children nicknames like Sharky, Stonefish and Stingray.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She was like the palatable little dolls we played with as children—mango seeds that we drew faces on and then called by our nicknames.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat