Definition of Metonymy
a form of speech in which the title of a thing or person is used to replace a name associated with it
Examples of Metonymy in a sentence
When you refer to the film industry as Hollywood, you’re using a metonymy by calling one subject a name that equates to it.
Did you know a commonly used metonymy for the cheerleading team is squad?
When a guy refers to his car as his ride, he is using a metonymy.
Since Bill is used to being called a suit by his friends who don’t have office jobs, he isn’t offended by the use of the metonymy.
A metonymy is basically the substitution of one term for another term.
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