Examples of 'play on words' in a sentence

Meaning of "play on words"

Play on words is a phrase used to describe a humorous or clever use of language that involves exploiting multiple meanings or sounds of words, often resulting in a pun or a clever twist of meaning. It is a form of wordplay that adds humor or creativity to communication
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  • A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.

How to use "play on words" in a sentence

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A play on words but not just silly.
I simply found the play on words interesting.
That play on words seemed really clever.
I do not need anybody telling me play on words.
Good play on words for the title.
She did always love a good play on words.
A clever play on words would be like.
You see fish dicks is a play on words.
That fun play on words is the perfect introduction.
The name of the show is a play on words.
Eventually the play on words of cola de mono was created.
The title of the song is a play on words.
It is just a play on words and letters.
The series name is a double play on words.
Play on words and irony are also often used.

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This seems to be a play on words by the writer.
In this book there are are a lot of play on words.
This is a play on words and images.
The title of the book is a play on words.
This is a play on words that occurred to me one day.
I do not need anyone telling me play on words.
It depicts a play on words and situations.
Rose always did love a good play on words.
I love the play on words in the series title.
The crowd chucked at the play on words.
Love the play on words with her name.
This is far more than a play on words.
A play on words written on a larger mirror.
Sorry for the terrible play on words.
There is a play on words on this one.
Pardon me but it is not nice to play on words.
Love their play on words haha.
This distinction is more than a play on words.
Nice play on words there.
In the translation the play on words is lost.
A play on words is good because it makes the name memorable.
I am so sorry for that bad play on words.
The play on words is outstanding.
This may seem a mere play on words.
It is a play on words but it works.
Jesus is using a subtle play on words here.
The play on words is intentional.
Kira snickered at her own play on words.
The play on words will be really cute and funny.
Christ makes a play on words here.
It was chosen because of its simplicity and play on words.
You made a play on words.
The play on words is clever.
You should be ashamed for that play on words.
Stupid play on words anyway.

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