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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

synecdoche

/ˈsɪnɛkdəki/ noun · British & US
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What does synecdoche mean?

noun

A figure of speech in which a part of something represents the whole, or vice versa, such as 'all hands on deck' for 'the entire crew'.

Example

"The captain ordered all hands on deck to prepare for the storm."

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