Oxymoron Definition & Meaning
oxymoron
- noun
- conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
"Oxymoron" in song lyrics
See how oxymoron is used in real songs:
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"They call me African-American, that's an oxymoron"
Capital D — The Awakening -
"I'm makin sure the name Chino XL ain't no oxymoron"
Chino XL — What You Lookin' At -
"serendipitous oxymoron"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with oxymoron
Usage tips for "oxymoron"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does oxymoron mean?
- conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
- What part of speech is oxymoron?
- Oxymoron is a noun.