Pronunciation: /pleɪ ɒn/
noun a dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast
A1 I enjoy watching children at the playground and seeing them have a play on the swings.
A2 The play on words in the joke made everyone in the room laugh.
B1 The advertisement used a clever play on emotions to convince people to buy the product.
B2 The artist's painting was a beautiful play on colors and shapes.
C1 The play on historical events in the novel added depth to the storyline.
C2 The film director's use of symbolism was a subtle play on the audience's expectations.
preposition used to indicate that something is the subject of a joke or pun
A1 Children love to play on the playground.
A2 The cat likes to play on the rug.
B1 We had a fun play on words during the game night.
B2 The comedian's routine had a clever play on stereotypes.
C1 The artist's work was a sophisticated play on light and shadow.
C2 The novel's plot had a complex play on multiple timelines.
formal The director's use of lighting and shadows created a captivating play on visual effects.
informal I love how the artist used different colors to play on the canvas.
slang That comedian always knows how to play on the audience's emotions.
figurative The politician's speech seemed to be a clever play on words to deceive the public.
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