word of the day
Tuesday | 22 Mar 2022
Retronym
[reh-tro-nim]
Noun
American - late 20th century
- Definition
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A term (such as analog watch, film camera, or snail mail) that is newly created and adopted to distinguish the original or older version, form, or example of something (such as a product) from other, more recent versions, forms, or examples.
- Examples of word Retronym in a sentence
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“A lot of our common retronyms have come about due to technological advances: ‘acoustic guitar’ emerged to contrast with electric guitar and ‘brick-and-mortar store’ to distinguish traditional stores from online retailers.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “retronym” was coined in 1980 by Frank Mankiewicz, an American journalist and former president of National Public Radio.
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