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metonym
/'mɛtənɪm/
Synonyms of metonym Antonyms of metonym Examples of metonym Usage of metonym Parts of metonym Definition that contains metonym Words sounding like metonym Explanation of metonym

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Definitions of metonym
  1. noun
    a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing
    "Washington is a metonym for the United States government" "plastic is a metonym for credit card"
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Examples of metonym
  • "Washington is a metonym for the United States government"
  • "plastic is a metonym for credit card"
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