locution

Meanings

Plural: locutions

Noun

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.
The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.
A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (“speech”), from
loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.

Synonyms

expression, saying

Scrabble Score: 10

locution is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
locution is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
locution is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

locution is a valid Words With Friends word