Metonym

/ˈmɛtənɪm/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters

Definition of Metonym

noun

(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
"Calling a government "city hall" is using a metonym."
(by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

Anagrams of Metonym

No exact anagrams found for "metonym". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "metonym" and rearranging:

+lmomently

+smetonyms

+ymetonymy

Related Word Patterns

ME...Words starting with "me"...YMWords ending with "ym"All 7-letter words Unscramble "metonym"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

synonym

Letter Values

Total: 14 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "metonym"All 7-Letter Words Words Starting With "M"

Rhymes With Metonym

acronym allonym anonym antonym autonym caconym cryptonym enzym eponym ethnonym exonym gym

Related 7-Letter Words

macaber macabre macacos macadam macaque macchia macchie machete machine machree machzor mackled mackles macrame macrons

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Metonym"

Metonym is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Metonym" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "metonym" is a medium-scoring word.

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