Misnomer - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌmɪsˈnəʊmər|
Brit.
|mɪsˈnəʊmə|
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
singular: misnomer
plural: misnomers
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