ALL meanings of byword
by·word
B b - countable noun byword Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well known for having that quality. 3
- countable noun byword A byword is a word or phrase which people often use. 3
- noun byword a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something 3
- noun byword an object of scorn or derision 3
- noun byword a common saying; proverb 3
- noun byword a familiar saying; proverb 3
- noun byword a person or thing proverbial for some quality 3
- noun byword an object of scorn or ridicule 3
- noun byword a favorite or pet word or phrase 3
- noun byword a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like. 1
- noun byword a word or phrase used proverbially; common saying; proverb. 1
- noun byword an object of general reproach, derision, scorn, etc.: His crimes will make him a byword through the ages. 1
- noun byword an epithet, often of scorn. 1
- noun byword motto 1
- noun byword epitome, synonym 1
- noun byword A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase. 0
- noun byword A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group. 0
- noun byword Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits. 0
- noun byword An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision. 0
- noun byword A nickname or epithet. 0