metaphor
/ˈmɛt.ə.foɹ/ noun B2- The use of a word, phrase, concept, or set of concepts to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word, etc., that is used.
- A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.
- The use of an everyday object or concept to represent an underlying facet of the computer and thus aid users in performing tasks. · desktop metaphor, wastebasket metaphor
Plural metaphors
Other matches
Learn metaphor in real texts
With a free account, hover any word in the library for its meaning, hear it read aloud, save words for review timed to your memory, and see how much of each book you already know.