# metonym

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/

## Definitions
1. A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
2. A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

## Etymology
Back-formation from metonymy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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