MISNOMER
/mɪsˈnəʊmə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MISNOMER
A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
"Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it."
A term that is misleading.
"Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."
A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
To use a misleading term; to misname.
Examples of MISNOMER in a Sentence
- "Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it."
- "Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."
Word Details
Is MISNOMER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MISNOMER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MISNOMER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MISNOMER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | s | n | o | m | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MISNOMER
100 words from the letters in MISNOMER
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How to Use MISNOMER in Word Games
MISNOMER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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