Matronymy example sentences

me·ton·y·my

noun

metonymy (noun) · metonymies (plural noun)

  - the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing.

Synonyms

simile, metaphor, trope, conceit, Feedback

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