metonymic

9 letters · adjective · scores 2,600 in SpellHuntr

adjective

using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated

Metonymic in a sentence

The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street".

With a metonymic expression encountered in almost every sixth utterance, an uncontroversial need for dealing with this problem is demonstrated.

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