In a metonymic fashion; using metonymy.

(grammar) A word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object; a word used in metonymy.

Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

a metonym

Of, or relating to metonymy.

plural of metonym

Metonymically.

Metonymic, metonymical.

present participle of metonymize

simple past tense and past participle of metonymize