play on words
Example Sentences
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"Global Warning", a play on words about global warming, is divided into five sections spanning Parr's interests in leisure, consumption, tourism, animals, and technology.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
A play on words with gold rush, it began in earnest around 2008 when a series of reports identified vast mineral and hydrocarbon reserves across the Arctic region.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025
The “8A” in the company’s name is a play on words: pronounced in Spanish, it sounds like “Ochoa.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024
On Saturday, a dog donned an alligator costume during the Blocão dog Carnival parade, a play on words that joins “bloco” and “cão,” or dog in Portuguese.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024
I don’t react to the play on words.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
