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
They have a cocktail there called the “Herb Your Enthusiasm,” a play on words to “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024
With such past stunts in mind, some Saints fans defended the name as a play on words and nothing more.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
From London's relatively straight-forward The Codfather to the more elaborately-named A Fish Called Rhondda in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, chip shop owners can't resist a play on words.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023
The play on words here depends on ‘fact’ being both a synonym for ‘deed’ and ‘act’ but also a word used specifically for unlawful deeds and acts.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
