misnomer
noun
1. an incorrect or unsuitable name
Definition categories: communication, name
Sentences with misnomer as a noun:
- Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it.
- Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China.
verb
1. (transitive) To use a misleading term; to misname.