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metonyms

metonyms is the plural of metonym.

Meaning of metonym

Noun

metonym (plural metonyms)

  1. A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
    • Calling a government a "city hall" is using a metonym.
  2. (broadly) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.
    • See also: symbol, model, microcosm, archetype, exemplar, proxy

Questions about metonyms

What is metonyms the plural of?
Metonyms is the plural of metonym.

Words near metonyms in the dictionary

  1. metonymized
  2. metonymizes
  3. metonymizing
  4. metonymous
  5. metonymously
  6. metonyms
  7. metonymy
  8. metoo
  9. metooed
  10. metooing
  11. metooism

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