byword
11byword — UK [ˈbaɪˌwɜː(r)d] / US [ˈbaɪˌwɜrd] noun [singular] if someone or something is a byword for a particular quality, they have a strong reputation for that quality byword for: The city is a byword for intolerance …
12byword — noun (C) 1 be a byword for to be so well known for a particular quality that your name is used to represent that quality: The political system had become a byword for fraud. 2 (singular) a phrase or saying that is very well known …
13byword — noun 1) their office was a byword for delay Syn: perfect example, classic case, model, exemplar, embodiment, incarnation, personification, epitome 2) vigor was the byword of the Kennedy years Syn: slogan, motto, m …
14byword — [ˈbaɪˌwɜːd] noun a byword for sth someone or something that has a strong reputation for a particular quality The company s name had become a byword for bad service and overpriced goods.[/ex] …
15byword — /buy werrd /, n. 1. a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like. 2. a word or phrase used proverbially; common saying; proverb. 3. an object of general reproach, derision,… …
16byword — Synonyms and related words: adage, ana, analects, aphorism, apophthegm, apothegm, appellation, appellative, axiom, binomen, binomial name, burning shame, butt, byname, byword of reproach, catch phrase, catchword, cliche, cognomen, collected… …
17byword — /ˈbaɪwɜd / (say buywerd) noun 1. the name of a quality or concept which characterises some person or group; the epitome (of): his name is a byword for courage. 2. a word or phrase used proverbially; a common saying; a proverb. 3. an object of… …
18byword — n. 1 a person or thing cited as a notable example (is a byword for luxury). 2 a familiar saying; a proverb …
19byword — noun Date: before 12th century 1. a proverbial saying ; proverb 2. a. one that personifies a type b. one that is noteworthy or notorious 3. epithet 4. a frequently used word or phrase …
20byword — noun a) a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase b) a person who, or a thing that represents something with specified characteristics, byspel …
