Definition
a figure of speech where one word applies to two others in a different context
a figure of speech where one word applies to two others in a different context
Examples
"Sam lost her temper and her phone"
The verb lost is being used for both her temper and phone. Losing your temper and phone are two different things but in this sentence they are put together.
"Sam lost her temper and her phone"
The verb lost is being used for both her temper and phone. Losing your temper and phone are two different things but in this sentence they are put together.
"His dad fished for compliments and a fish to cook."
The sentence shows that his dad is fishing for both compliments and fish, which are two completely different things. By using zeugma, the two distinct objects are connected.