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What is a play on words?

What is a play on words? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre
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By his own admission, the self-congratulatory title is actually a play on words based on the legendary Studio One in Kingston.
The origin of this rite can perhaps be explained through a play on words.
If the title contains subtlety, or a play on words, or something that Germans are unlikely to be able to easily translate, they may go for a different English language title.
For those of you out there who didn't realise it was a play on words.
Make your first line attention grabbing by making a play on words or using alliteration.
A play on words that is intended to show how versatile environmentally friendly heating with wood can be.

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