metonymy Synonyms
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metonymy Meaning
metonymy (n)
substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
metonymy (n.)
A trope in which one word is put for another that suggests it; as, we say, a man keeps a good table instead of good provisions; we read Virgil, that is, his poems; a man has a warm heart, that is, warm affections.
metonymy Sentence Examples
- The White House issued a statement condemning the aggression.
- (Metonymy: "White House" for the US government) Wall Street rallied as investors anticipated positive news.
- (Metonymy: "Wall Street" for the stock market) She loves to indulge in chocolate.
- (Metonymy: "chocolate" for chocolate products) Hollywood produced another blockbuster movie.
- (Metonymy: "Hollywood" for the film industry) The pen is mightier than the sword.
- (Metonymy: "pen" for literature and "sword" for military power) The crown rests upon the monarch's head.
- (Metonymy: "crown" for royal authority) The university awarded him a diploma.
- (Metonymy: "diploma" for academic achievement) The team needs to score more touchdowns.
- (Metonymy: "touchdowns" for successful plays in football) The press has been relentless in its pursuit of the truth.
- (Metonymy: "press" for journalists) He raised a toast to the bride and groom.
FAQs About the word metonymy
substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')A trope in which one word is put for another that
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The White House issued a statement condemning the aggression.
(Metonymy: "White House" for the US government) Wall Street rallied as investors anticipated positive news.
(Metonymy: "Wall Street" for the stock market) She loves to indulge in chocolate.
(Metonymy: "chocolate" for chocolate products) Hollywood produced another blockbuster movie.
