byword

by·word

noun \-ˌwərd\

Definition of BYWORD

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

Examples of BYWORD

1. <Mom's favorite byword is “You can get more flies with honey than with vinegar”.>
2. <nationally, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive has become a byword for luxury retailing>

First Known Use of BYWORD

before 12th century

Related to BYWORD

Synonyms: adage, aphorism, apothegm, saying, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, sententia, word

Related Words: bromide, cliché (also cliche), commonplace, platitude, wheeze; expression, felicity; axiom, motto, precept, truism, truth; formula; comment, note, reflection, remark

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Rhymes with BYWORD

absurd, bean curd, begird, bellbird, blackbird, bluebird, boobird, buzzword, catbird, catchword, cowbird, cowherd, crossword, cussword, engird, game bird, ghost word, goatherd, good word, guide word, headword, jailbird, jaybird, key word, kingbird, last word, loanword, lovebird, lyrebird, my word, oilbird, password, potsherd, railbird, rainbird, redbird, reword, ricebird, seabird, Sigurd, shorebird, snakebird, snowbird, songbird, state bird, sunbird, surfbird, swearword, swineherd, textured, ungird, unheard, watchword, yardbird