Homonymous

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔmənɪmˈoʊˈəs/

Homonymous (adjective)

  1. Describes words that have the same spelling or sound but different meanings.

Examples

  • The word 'bat' is homonymous with a flying mammal and a sports equipment.
  • The word 'bat' is homonymous with a flying animal and a sports tool.

Common collocations: homonymous terms, homonymous words