acronym
Example Sentences
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WITCH, an acronym for We Intend To Cause Havoc, lived up to their name, with fans clamouring outside sold-out venues, hoping to watch marathon shows that sometimes lasted from 19:00 to 02:00.
From BBC
To my mind, any entertainment involving global conflicts—boiled down to the action-oriented essentials, with muscled brothers in arms and impenetrable dialogue delivered largely in acronyms—is perfectly suited to these dark, divided times.
Though the acronym stands for “Jumpstart Our Business Startups,” these aren’t American companies.
The name is an acronym, explained on the opening page: Failed In London Try Hong Kong.
Gehry said his wife and her mother helped him select from a group of names beginning in G. Gehry liked his initials, F.O.G., and didn’t want to give up the acronym.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
