Hi, what's the word for when a certain brand name, like "Kleenex" or "Xerox," becomes synonymous with the general category of that item? Thanks.
2006-09-03 14:55:08 · 11 answers · asked by kelly g 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A lot of that depends on your location.
In the various parts of the country you might hear the following conversation.
"Would you like something to drink?"
"Yes."
"What?"
"Coke."
"What kind?"
"Pepsi."
Or vice-versa.
Around where I live, we call our vacumes "Kirby" whether they are Kirby's or not.
I'm sure there are a lot more, but I just can't think of any right now...
2006-09-03 15:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by AirborneSaint 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can sometimes be called simply an "eponym", but the proper term is "proprietary eponym"
More Info:
An eponym is a general term used to describe from what or whom something derived its name. Therefore, a proprietary eponym could be considered a brand name (trademark or service mark) which has fallen into general use.
2006-09-03 15:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy-of-Twins 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Funny you ask?
I have wondered the same thing. Are you old enough to remember "Sniglets" from HBO's news parody show (Not Necessarily the News)? This would be a perfect definition to have sent into them.
Here is another example...Jell-O.
BTW...I don't think eponym is correct. If that answerer sees this, could you post a source. I'd be interested in the word, as I have wondered about it as well.
2006-09-03 15:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All that continues to be - "earlier the Damned" Blood purple Throne - "Souls of Damnation" Devourment - "consume the Damned" DragonForce - "Valley of the Damned" dying Fetus - "Visulaize everlasting Damnation" Geto Boys - "rattling It Feels solid to be a Gangsta" Iron Maiden - "toddlers of the Damned" Marilyn Manson - "Arma-goddamn-motherfuckin'-geddon" Pantera - "Goddamn electric powered" Preschool Tea party bloodbath - "rattling, that's the 2nd lady buddy i've got Killed" Primus - "those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers" Rancid - "Damnation" Soilwork - "Soilworker's track of the Damned"
2016-11-06 09:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by ai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the details, chumps. She's asking for the term for such words, not more examples thereof.
I don't have an answer for you, but I'm putting this on my watch list in case anyone gives you a correct answer. Great question!
2006-09-03 15:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by miguelitabonita 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
that means kleenex or zerox are both synonyms for their specific category
2006-09-03 15:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Band-aids
Scotch tape
Fryolator
2006-09-03 15:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the word i don't know it ...
in my country people use adidas for any sport shoes
2006-09-04 20:42:31 · answer #8 · answered by **** if i know 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure but the same can be said about ipods.
2006-09-03 14:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
the word you are looking for is "proprietary eponym"
2015-01-29 14:37:47 · answer #10 · answered by Linda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋