EPONYMS
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of EPONYMS
A real or fictitious person's name that has given rise to the name of a particular item.
"Romulus is the eponym of Rome."
A word formed from a real or fictive person’s name.
"Rome is an eponym of Romulus."
(by extension) A word formed from a real or fictive place or thing.
"“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."
Examples of EPONYMS in a Sentence
- "Romulus is the eponym of Rome."
- "Rome is an eponym of Romulus."
- "“Tangerine” is an eponym of Tangier."
Word Details
Is EPONYMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EPONYMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EPONYMS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for EPONYMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | p | o | n | y | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EPONYMS
100 words from the letters in EPONYMS
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How to Use EPONYMS in Word Games
EPONYMS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EPONYMS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EPONYMS to find 100 additional valid words.