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
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
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
"Expecto Patrol-man!" said another, as a play on words of "Expecto Patronum", the words of the powerful Patronus Charm.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024
I don’t react to the play on words.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
