Rebus

usgb/ˈriːbəs/
noun

A puzzle where words are represented by combinations of pictures and individual letters.

The teacher presented a rebus to the class and asked them to solve it.
Visual representation of "rebus" - A puzzle where words are represented by combinations of pictures and individual letters.

Often appears as...

  • solve a rebus
  • rebus puzzle
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Puzzle Context

Used in situations involving games, challenges, or team-building activities.

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Our ice-breaker activity was a challenging rebus.
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Not Just for Kids

Though popular in children's books, it's also enjoyed by adults in brain teasers.

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The escape room featured a rebus to unlock the final clue.
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Visual Wordplay

It combines pictures and words to playfully convey a message or test comprehension.

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Can you figure out this rebus? It hints at a common saying.
Visual representation of the word "Rebus"

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