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Noun: play on words
  1. A humorous use of words that have multiple meanings or sound similar
    "The pun 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana' is a clever play on words";
    - pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia

Derived forms: plays on words

Type of: fun, play, sport

Encyclopedia: Play on words