trope

noun
UK: /trəʊp/
US: /troʊp/

  1. A common pattern or theme in a story, movie, or other work of art.

    1. It's a familiar trope in horror movies.
    2. The story relies heavily on the damsel-in-distress trope, which some find outdated.

  2. A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.

    1. Irony is a common trope in his writing.
    2. The poet used the 'ship of state' trope to describe the nation's challenges.

Synonyms

motif figure of speech convention

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trope" in English means: A common pattern or theme in a story, movie, or other work of art., A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression..

The phonetic transcription of "trope" is /trəʊp/ in British English and /troʊp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trope": motif, figure of speech, convention.

Example usage of "trope": "It's a familiar trope in horror movies.". More examples on the page.