noun🔗ShareA use of a term that is misleading; a misname."Calling it "diet soda" is a bit of a misnomer, as it often contains artificial sweeteners that some argue aren't very healthy. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA term that is misleading."Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense."Calling a "panda bear" a bear is a bit of a misnomer, as genetic research shows they are more closely related to raccoons than to bears. "languagewordlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething asserted not to be true; a myth or mistaken belief"The idea that all teenagers are rebellious is a misnomer; many are perfectly happy and responsible. "languagewordstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo use a misleading term; to misname."Calling that tiny, aggressive dog a "gentle giant" would misnomer it completely, as it's anything but. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
