Associations to the word «Metonym»

Wiktionary

METONYM, noun. A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

Dictionary definition

METONYM, 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".

Wise words

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe