In a metonymic fashion; using metonymy.

plural of metonym

Metonymically.

Metonymic, metonymical.

Of, or relating to metonymy.

Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

a metonym

(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of metonymize

present participle of metonymize