1. plural of synecdoche; figures of speech in which a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part
Usage: rhetoric; literary term

Examples

• The poet used several synecdoches in her work, referring to ‘hands’ when she meant ‘workers.’
• Common synecdoches include ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘nice wheels’ for a car.
• Students often confuse synecdoches with metaphors in their literary analysis.
• The speech was full of synecdoches that made abstract concepts more concrete.
• Writers use synecdoches to create vivid imagery and emotional connection.
• The teacher explained how synecdoches work by giving examples from popular songs.