pun

[pʌn]

pun Definition

a humorous use of a word or phrase that has several meanings or that sounds like another word.

Using pun: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pun" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!

• Example

  Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

• Example

  I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised.

pun Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pun

• wordplay
• witticism
• quip
• play on words
• double entendre

Phrases with pun

• pun intended

  a phrase used to indicate that a pun was made intentionally

  Example

  I said I was going to make a belt out of watches, but it would be a waist of time. Pun intended.

• no pun intended

  a phrase used to indicate that a pun was not made intentionally

  Example

  I went to the dentist and had a root canal. No pun intended.

• pun of the day

  a daily pun, often found in calendars or online, meant to entertain and amuse

  Example

  Today's pun of the day is: Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

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Summary: pun in Brief

A 'pun' [pʌn] is a form of wordplay that uses a word or phrase with multiple meanings or that sounds like another word for humorous effect. Examples include 'Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!' and 'I'm reading a book on anti-gravity. It's impossible to put down!' The phrase 'pun intended' indicates that a pun was made intentionally, while 'no pun intended' indicates that it was not.