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metonymy

Pronunciation: /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

Definition of metonymy

noun (plural metonymies)

[mass noun]

the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the turf for horse racing.