metonymic

adj

1. Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

   “The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street".”

   “With a metonymic expression encountered in almost every sixth utterance, an uncontroversial need for dealing with this problem is demonstrated.”

   “In almost all cases, metonymic phrases focus on two questions: when and where? […] All of which is why, 13 years later, the phrase “9/11” is the only newly created phrase to remain in use since the attack. (Adios “Ground Zero” and “weapons of mass destruction.”) Linguistically, it’s a metonymic beast that shows no sign of discontinuation.”

noun

1. Synonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.