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Definition of a metonymy

English Language & Usage Asked by Yusuf on February 7, 2021

Metonymy is often used in every day speech.
One of the examples of metonymy is to refer to the content by the container (ex: I drank a glass).
I was wondering if using the container to refer to the set that comprises the container and the content is considered a metonymy?
If not is there a word for it?

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