Nickname
/nˈɪˌkneɪm/
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Definition
(noun) A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
Sentence Examples
Chance is a nickname for Providence.
I don't know. Is there a nickname for Tokyo?
CEFR Practice Quiz
His friends gave him the ____ 'Flash' because he was a very fast runner.