nom de plume
/ˌnɒm də ˈpluːm/
a pen name; pseudonym used by writers
nom de plume in a sentence
“Mark Twain was his nom de plume.”
Origin of nom de plume
French: nom name + de of + plume pen/feather; literally pen name (actually a pseudo-French phrase created in English)
Related Words
nouveau riche
people who have recently acquired wealth but lack refinement
pièce de résistance
the most important or impressive item
raison d'être
the most important reason for existence
rendez-vous
a meeting at an agreed time and place
savoir-faire
the ability to act appropriately in social situations
tête-à-tête
a private conversation between two people