Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
play-on-words
noun
ˈplā-ˌȯn-ˈwərdz
Definition
A humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or similar-sounding words.
Examples
- She made a clever play-on-words with the phrase ‘time flies’ during her speech.
- The comic book featured a pun that was a perfect play-on-words related to the characters’ adventures.
Meaning
A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of words or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.
Synonyms
- pun
- wordplay
- double entendre
