English Explanatory Dictionary

play on words

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

Pronunciation

En-au-play on words.ogg

Word forms

play on words plays on words play of words

Synonyms

paronomasia

Related words

word game wordplay

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