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Eponyms as nouns and verbs

Learning English Vocabulary

CHAPTER

Exploring Eponyms as Nouns and Verbs

Exploring the distinction between trademarked brand names and the generalization of those names into eponyms, with examples like Google, Facebook, and Xerox highlighted. The chapter also features a quiz section and a useful tip for identifying eponyms in dictionaries.

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