Misnomer

Using the term "retard" to describe a person with an intellectual disability is a misnomer.

"The term 'healthy' on the packaging is a misnomer since it is high in calories and sugar."

The name "Chinese checkers" is a misnomer because it is not a Chinese game and has no relation to checkers.

"The term 'pure' on the label is a misnomer since the product contains additives and preservatives."

"The 'Golden Years' is a misnomer for retirement because not everyone enjoys their senior years."

The term "hamburger" is a misnomer, as it does not contain ham.

"The term 'Gothic' when referring to architecture is a misnomer, as it has nothing to do with the Goths."

"The term 'blood is blue in the body' is a misnomer, as it is actually always red."

"The 'Chinese checkers' game actually originated in Germany, so the name is a misnomer."

"The term 'black box' is a misnomer since it is often bright orange to make it easier to find."

The name "killer whale" is a misnomer since these creatures are not actually whales, but a type of dolphin.

The term "baby blues" is a misnomer because postpartum depression can affect anyone, not just mothers.

The term "French kiss" is a misnomer, as it is not exclusive to French people.

The term "jellyfish" is a misnomer, as they are not actually fish.

"Calling that animal a koala bear is a misnomer."

The use of the word "fruit" to describe vegetables is a misnomer.

The term "wind chill" is a misnomer because wind doesn't actually lower the temperature, it just makes it feel colder.

The phrase "paper tiger" is a misnomer because tigers are not made of paper.

"The term 'silverfish' is a misnomer, as they are not actually fish, but insects."

Referring to a firearm as a "toy" is a misnomer.

The term "river rat" is a misnomer for beavers, which are actually a type of rodent.

Using "featherless biped" to describe a human is a misnomer.

The name "lead pencils" is a misnomer, as they actually contain graphite, not lead.

The term "silent film" is a misnomer since they often had live musical accompaniment.

Referring to a cactus as a succulent is a misnomer.

"The term 'jumbo shrimp' is a misnomer since the words 'jumbo' and 'shrimp' have opposite meanings."

The phrase "Indian summer" is a misnomer, as it does not originate from India.

Referring to a person with a physical disability as "handicapped" is a misnomer.

Describing an emu as a "large ostrich" is a misnomer.

"Wisdom teeth" is a misnomer since they often cause more problems than wisdom.

The term "Mexican jumping bean" is a misnomer, as it is not a bean but a seed pod.

"The term 'juice' on the package is a misnomer since it actually contains mostly sugar and water."

The name "hamburger" is a misnomer since it contains beef and not pork.

"The term 'firefly' is a misnomer, as they are not actually flies, but beetles."

"The 'Arabian Gulf' is a misnomer, as many Arab countries do not recognize this name for the body of water."

"The term 'Latin America' is a misnomer because not all countries in that region speak Latin-based languages."

"The jellyfish is a misnomer, as it is not actually a fish."

The term "starfish" is a misnomer because they aren't actually fish.

"Some people refer to vinyl records as 'LPs,' which is a misnomer since not all vinyl records are long-playing."

The term "dial" is a misnomer for the rotating knob used to tune radios.

The word "firefly" is a misnomer, as they are actually beetles that produce light, not flies.

The term "smoking jacket" is a misnomer, as they are typically only worn for lounging, not for smoking.

"The term 'free' on the label is a misnomer since the product actually has hidden fees."

"French toast" is a misnomer since it originated in medieval Rome.

"The term 'football' in the United States is a misnomer since the ball is actually carried more than it is kicked."

"The term 'Chinese checkers' is a misnomer because the game did not originate in China."

"The 'Citizens United' ruling is a misnomer since it allows corporations to influence politics."

"The term 'vegetable oil' is a misnomer, as it can be made from a variety of plants, not just vegetables."

"The term 'French fries' is a misnomer because they actually originated in Belgium."

"The 'Patriot Act' is a misnomer since it violates individual liberties."