Misnomer - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌmɪsˈnəʊmər|  American pronunciation of the word misnomer
Brit.  |mɪsˈnəʊmə|  British pronunciation of the word misnomer

noun

- an incorrect or unsuitable name

Extra examples

“International Airport” is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.

It's a misnomer to call this village a city.

'Silent movie' is a misnomer since the movies usually had a musical accompaniment.

Word forms

noun
singular: misnomer
plural: misnomers
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