1. clever or witty uses of words, especially involving puns, double meanings, or similar sounds
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The comedian’s wordplays had the audience laughing throughout the show.
• Shakespeare was famous for his clever wordplays and puns.
• The crossword puzzle was full of tricky wordplays.
• Her wordplays made the speech both entertaining and memorable.
• The children enjoyed creating silly wordplays with their names.
• The poet’s wordplays added layers of meaning to the verse.