metaphor
nounfeminine/mɛˈta.fɔ.ɾɐ/medium
me·tá·fo·ra
Definition
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
The metaphor of the journey represents life.
She used a metaphor to illustrate her point.
Etymology
Do grego 'metáphora'