byword
/ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/
byword
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- 1.
a word or phrase that is commonly used to represent or symbolize something
"His name became a byword for courage."
- 2.
a person or thing that represents or is a typical example of some quality or characteristic
"His name became a byword for courage."
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Her kindness became a byword in the community.
Her kindness became a byword in the community.
Unfortunately, the company became a byword for poor service.
Unfortunately, the company became a byword for poor service.
His consistent punctuality made him a byword among his colleagues.
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How do you pronounce byword?
byword is pronounced [/ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does byword mean?
byword means "byword". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is byword?
byword is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Her kindness became a byword in the community." — used to mean "byword".
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