Saying (Noun)

Meaning

A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Expression
• Locution

Hypernyms

• Language
• Voice Communication
• Speech Communication
• Spoken Language
• Oral Communication
• Spoken Communication

Hyponyms

• Loan Translation
• Adage
• Byword
• Catchword
• Set Phrase
• Axiom
• Slogan
• Phrase
• Shibboleth
• Quip
• Idiomatic Expression
• Anatomical
• Phrasal Idiom
• Calque Formation
• Saw

Related Words

• Say (verb)