rebus

🇬🇧 UK/'ri:bәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A puzzle in which pictures, symbols, or letters represent words or parts of words to form a message.

画谜,字谜(用图画或符号代表词语)

v.

To represent a word or phrase using pictures or symbols as a rebus.

用画谜形式表示

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
rebusother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzle during the game.

  • 2.

    A rebus uses pictures and symbols to represent words.

  • 3.

    He created a clever rebus for his daughter's birthday party.

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