Misnomer

Using the term "bald eagle" to describe an eagle with white feathers on its head is a misnomer.

The term "blood moon" is a misnomer because the moon doesn't actually turn red.

The term "hamburger" is a misnomer because it does not contain any ham.

"The term 'socialism' is often used as a misnomer for policies that are not truly socialist."

"The 'cold' in the common cold is a misnomer because it's actually caused by a virus, not cold weather."

"The 'Lifetime Warranty' is a misnomer because it does not cover the entire life of the product."

The term "French toast" is a misnomer because it actually originated in medieval England.

"The 'Healthy Choice' frozen meals are a misnomer because not all of them are healthy."

Describing a computer virus as a real-life virus is a misnomer.

"The 'Chinese whispers' game is considered offensive to some, as the term is a misnomer for the game of telephone."

Calling a computer a "calculator" is a misnomer.

"The term 'miracle' on the label is a misnomer since it cannot actually perform miracles."

The term "fish oil" is a misnomer because it is actually derived from the tissues of fatty fish.

"The 'sour grapes' expression is a misnomer, as grapes are not naturally sour."

The term "lucky charm" is a misnomer because it doesn't actually bring good luck.

"The term 'firefly' is a misnomer because they are actually a type of beetle."

"The funny bone is a misnomer, as it's not a bone but a nerve."

"The horned toad is a misnomer, as it's not a toad but rather a lizard."

"The phrase 'going Dutch' is a misnomer, as it does not actually have anything to do with the Dutch people."

Using "Indian" to describe Native Americans is a misnomer.

"The name 'Starbucks' suggests a connection to astronomy, but that's a misnomer."

"Morning sickness" is a misnomer since it can occur at any time of the day.

"The term 'fresh' on the label is a misnomer since the product has been sitting on the shelf for weeks."

"Indian Ocean" is a misnomer since India does not border the ocean on all sides.

"The term 'strawberry' is a misnomer since the fruit is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit."

"The phrase 'blind as a bat' is a misnomer, as bats are not actually blind."

"The 'Clean Energy Plan' is a misnomer since it relies heavily on fossil fuels."

"He thought that a tomato was a vegetable, but that is a misnomer."

"Redhead" is a misnomer since the hair color can range from red to orange to strawberry blonde.

"The 'Ocean View' hotel room is a misnomer because you can only see a small part of the ocean."

"The term 'organic' on the label is a misnomer since the product was actually produced using non-organic methods."

"The sweetbread is a misnomer, as it is not sweet nor bread, but rather an organ meat."

The term "honeymoon" is a misnomer because the first few weeks of marriage are often not sweet.

The "chocolate chip cookie" was originally called a "butterdrop do" - a misnomer that never caught on.

"The term 'silver bullet' is a misnomer because it is not made of silver."

Referring to a person with dwarfism as a "midget" is a misnomer.

The word "phonograph" is a misnomer for modern record players.

"The term 'French horn' is a misnomer because it did not originate in France."

Lucky Charms is a misnomer for a cereal that is mostly sugar.

"Kangaroo rat" is a misnomer since it is not a rat but a rodent.

Referring to a woman as "hysterical" when she is expressing a valid concern is a misnomer.

The name "jumbo shrimp" is a misnomer because the two words contradict each other.

"The term 'silverfish' is a misnomer since they are not fish and have nothing to do with silver."

"The 'Fun Size' candy bars are a misnomer because they are not actually more fun to eat than regular-sized candy bars."

"Many people think that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space, but that's a misnomer."

Using the term "midget" to describe a person with dwarfism is a misnomer.

"The term 'football' is a misnomer in the United States, as the ball is primarily carried with the hands."

"The term 'greenhouse effect' is a misnomer because it has nothing to do with greenhouses."

"Star fruit" is a misnomer because it is actually a berry, not a fruit.

"The Greenland shark is a misnomer, as it can be found in many parts of the Arctic and not just Greenland."