in rhetoric, a trope or figure of speech in which the name of one thing is substituted for that of another that is suggested by or closely associated with it (such asthe bottlefor "alcoholic drink"); 1560s, from Frenchmétonymie(16c.) and directly from Late Latinmetonymia, from Greekmet...
Synonyms for SMELL: sniff, inhale, scent, whiff, snuff, nose, breathe, drink (in); Antonyms of SMELL: rule, rock, quantity, pile, abundance, mess, deal, loads
Synonyms for PAUSE: hesitate, break, stop, interrupt, catch one's breath, hold one's horses, finish, cease; Antonyms of PAUSE: continue, persist, advance, extend, stretch, progress, prolong, continuation
A term used to identify children with gay parents The term began with a negative connotation assuming that the child would also be gay or lesbian It has been reclaimed as an affectionate term and a way of children being able to 'code' or identify each other in public. Lavender Law Legal ...
1. A large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout.2. A large bulging short-necked bottle. used in: The Cask of Amontillado flambeau A flaming torch. used in: The Cask of Amontillado Hop-Frog flax Flax fibres are amongst the oldest fibre crops in the world...
Beer, booze -- they're both alcoholic drinks. So "booze" is any drink with alcohol in it. And so what that means is if you're invited to a party, maybe the host doesn't have any alcoholic drinks, so they will tell you, "Bring your own drinks." "Bring your own beer." "Bring...
Let's start with the fundamentals. When we talk about beverages, we're usually referring to liquids we drink. But within this broad category, there are many different types: Drinks: This is the most general term, encompassing anything liquid that you consume. It covers ev...
Quaffer:Usually inexpensive wine without faults that is easy to drink on release. Racking:During the racking process, the wine is moved from one barrel to a different barrel to add air and to allow for the removal of any sediment.
Inviting People to Go Out with You It’s quite easy to offer a friendly invitation to friends, coworkers, family or even new acquaintances (people you do not know very well). Here are some phrases you can use for different situations: “Are you up for a drink?” “Are you down for...
Association: DRINKmom’smash My mom was a great cook. Honestly, nearly everything she made was cooked to perfection. However, there was one thing that my Dad, my brother, and I never liked eating, and that was mom’s mash (that’s what we called mashed potatoes in my family). ...