METONYMY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Metonymy.
Metonymy - as a noun
Substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
figurefigure of speechimagetropeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"In the sentence 'The White House issued a statement', 'White House' is a metonymy for the President or the administration."
"The term 'Hollywood' is often used as a metonymy for the American film industry."
"The word 'crown' is used as a metonymy for monarchy or royal power."
"When people refer to 'the press', they are using metonymy to represent journalists and media organizations."
"In the phrase 'The suits on Wall Street decided to invest', 'suits' is a metonymy for businesspeople and financial institutions."
Word Game Points
Is METONYMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metonymy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METONYMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is METONYMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, metonymy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETONYMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is METONYMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metonymy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETONYMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
