20 Examples of Metonymy

Metonymy

The metonymy is a Literary figure which consists of naming a term with the name of another associated term. It is a substitution mechanism based on a relationship of contiguity, which can occur by causality, provenance, succession, etc. For example: They stole a Rembrandt. (A painting by Rembrandt was stolen)

This literary figure, similar to the synecdoche, is used mainly in the colloquial language. For the receiver to understand the meaning of the sentence, it is necessary to share with the sender certain communication codes.

Types of metonymy

Examples of metonymy

1. When there were only a few meters left, he managed to gold.
2. Have you seen Marcelo's ego this week? Bought a Lamborghini.
3. While all the musicians were fabulous, the concert stood out metals.
4. Excuse me waiter, we will finally order a Sherry.
5. It is not so important to have good head how to study.
6. The White House already made statements about it.
7. For our anniversary, I will buy a Tiffany.
8. For his last films, this actor has won two goyas.
instagram story viewer
9. Apparently he has good lungs toyes, he will dedicate himself to sports.
10. Don't feel like having one Cup?
11. He first he said that he was not hungry, but then he ate two dishes.
12. We must visit the contemporary museum because there is a Frida Kahlo.
13. Leave me your telephone and I will call you anything.
14. Although it seems very old, I like to read Shakespeare.
15. The day before yesterday I saw a man smoking a pipeIt seemed strange to me at this time.
16. Paris and berlin they make the most important decisions about the euro.
17. At just ten years old, he already swore allegiance to the flag.
18. At the age of three, he already inherited the throne.
19. The best pen in world literature is Cervantes.
20. I want to meet him at the exit sax, He is a teacher.

Follow with: