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wordplay

noun

word·​play ˈwərd-ˌplā How to pronounce wordplay (audio)
: playful use of words : verbal wit

Example Sentences

Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty wordplay.
Recent Examples on the Web As Shawna's view on her music evolves, her voice expands a little bit, but those core references are still present and seen through her own metaphors and wordplay in her lyrics. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 The job is done predominantly for the love of wordplay by those with leisure time to spare; the pay is just a bonus. Matt Hartman, The New Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 Its comedy can run a little broad, and its wordplay rather cheesy. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 July 2022 Our kids loved the wordplay and, of course, the foolish adults. Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 The geography, the trappers, and the wordplay all read like classic Fenn. Peter Frick-wright, Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2015 Williams provides the beat on the track, stepping back to allow the two rappers to showcase their wordplay. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2022 The playwright sneaks in bits of enjoyable wordplay, too, as when Rev lavishes praise on his own grilling skills. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 Although Guzman’s Andrew is more grounded and authentic than DeCarlo’s wacky, ethereal Barrymore, the two actors match each other well in energy, wordplay and swordplay. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wordplay was in 1794

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