Homophone
/ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/
Synonyms
- homonym
- same-sounding word
- sound-alike
Slang Meanings
Sounds the same as something else.
You've got to love how the slang 'to steal' can be homophonous with 'to seal' in some situations.
Wordplay involving similar-sounding words.
He made a homophone joke by confusing 'knight' with 'night'.