Synecdoche (Noun)
Meaning
Substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The phrase "all hands on deck" is an example of synecdoche, where a part of the crew, the hands, represents the entire crew.
- The term "White House" is a synecdoche, referring to the administration or government that works within the building.
- The phrase "I got a new set of wheels" is a synecdoche, where a part of the car, the wheels, represents the entire vehicle.
- The term "Hollywood" is a synecdoche, referring to the American film industry as a whole.
- The phrase "the Oval Office" is a synecdoche, referring to the President or the administration that works within the office.