puns
Example Sentences
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Species have been named for ex-spouses, for excrement, for wordplay and puns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The brothers staunchly disagree with the maxim that puns are the lowest form of humor, and their works are almost universally branded with gratingly unfunny names.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"I'm a physics teacher and I've got a terrible sense of humour," he confesses, so he particularly likes it if the students pick up on his fondness for corny puns.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
His quick wit, punchy puns and unique voice came through even on the page, and NBC took notice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
“You made terrible puns, cheated at dice, and criticized the meter of my excellent poems, but you were once a phenomenal healer.”
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
