Definitions for metonyms

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metonyms met·o·nym

Spelling: [met-uh-nim]

IPA: /ˈmɛt ə nɪm/

Metonyms is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 210 anagrams from letters in metonyms (emmnosty).

Definitions for metonyms

noun

1. a word used in metonymy.
2. a word used in metonymy.

Origin of metonyms

First recorded in 1830-40; back formation from metonymy