WORD MEANING
Metonymy meaning
meh-TAH-nuh-mee · noun
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another that is closely related or associated with it.
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A rhetorical device used to create vivid imagery or emphasis by using related terms.
A linguistic technique where a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely connected to it.
Metonymy is primarily used in language and literature to convey meaning through association.
Examples
The phrase 'the crown' is a metonymy for the monarchy.
Writers often use metonymy to add depth to their descriptions.