metaphors

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: met-a-phors (3)

English Definition

Figures of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

Example Sentence

Poets often use metaphors in their writing.

US IPA /ˈmɛtəfɔːrz/
UK IPA /ˈmɛtəfəz/