metonymy

Metonymy is a figure of speech where one word or phrase is substituted with another that is closely related or associated with it. Instead of naming the thing directly, you refer to something connected to it, often to create a more vivid or efficient expression. For example, saying "the White House issued a statement" uses "White House" to represent the U.S. government or officials within it. This association helps convey meaning quickly and effectively by leveraging the connection between the term and the thing it represents.