English Explanatory Dictionary

play of words

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ordering of words in a text, speech, etc., taking regard for both the individual words (their meanings, sounds, etc.) and the interplay between them.
  2. Alternative form of play on words.

Word forms

play of words plays of words

Related words

wordplay
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