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METONYM

/ˈmɛtənɪm/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
Y 4/3
M 3/4
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Definition of METONYM

noun

(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

"Calling a government "city hall" is using a metonym."

noun

(by extension) A concept, idea, or word used to represent, typify, or stand in for a broader set of ideas.

Synonyms of METONYM

Words with similar meaning

synonym

Examples of METONYM in a Sentence

  • "Calling a government "city hall" is using a metonym."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is METONYM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, METONYM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of METONYM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for METONYM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter metonym Total
Scrabble 3111143 14
WWF 4111234 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in METONYM

73 words from the letters in METONYM

6-letter words

etymon 11/12 USUKWWF toymen 11/12 UK moment 10/13 USUKWWF montem 10/13 UK

5-letter words

tommy 12/13 USUKWWF money 10/11 USUKWWF motey 10/10 USUKWWF toney 8/8 USUKWWF mento 7/9 UK monte 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

emmy 11/12 UK mony 9/10 USUKWWF memo 8/10 USUKWWF mome 8/10 USUKWWF nyet 7/7 UK tyne 7/7 USUKWWF eyot 7/6 UK toey 7/6 UK tony 7/7 USUKWWF yont 7/7 UK meno 6/8 USUKWWF nome 6/8 USUKWWF omen 6/8 USUKWWF ment 6/8 UK mote 6/7 USUKWWF tome 6/7 USUKWWF note 4/5 USUKWWF tone 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

moy 8/8 UK yom 8/8 USUKWWF mem 7/9 USWWF mom 7/9 USUKWWF nye 6/6 UK yen 6/6 USUKWWF oye 6/5 UK noy 6/6 UK yon 6/6 USUKWWF tye 6/5 USUKWWF yet 6/5 USUKWWF toy 6/5 USUKWWF men 5/7 USUKWWF emo 5/6 UK moe 5/6 UK mon 5/7 USWWF nom 5/7 USWWF met 5/6 USUKWWF mot 5/6 USUKWWF tom 5/6 USUKWWF eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF toe 3/3 USUKWWF not 3/4 USUKWWF ton 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

my 7/7 USUKWWF mm 6/8 USWWF ye 5/4 USUKWWF ny 5/5 UK oy 5/4 USUKWWF yo 5/4 USUKWWF em 4/5 USUKWWF me 4/5 USUKWWF mo 4/5 USWWF om 4/5 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF oe 2/2 USWWF no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use METONYM in Word Games

METONYM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since METONYM 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 METONYM to find 73 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About METONYM

What does METONYM mean?
METONYM is a noun. (grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.
Is METONYM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, METONYM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is METONYM worth in Scrabble?
METONYM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from METONYM?
You can make 73 words from the letters in METONYM. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of METONYM?
Synonyms of METONYM include: synonym. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.