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appositive

A noun phrase placed right beside another noun to rename it.

An appositive phrase is a noun phrase placed directly beside another noun to rename or identify it, typically set off with commas when it adds nonessential information.

Examples

  • Her mentor, a retired judge, wrote the recommendation.

See also

noun phrase comma that sets off
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