Definitions

1. noun

Two or more words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and, usually, different spellings.

“The words ‘four’ and ‘for’ are homophones.”

2. verb

To pronounce two or more words as being the same.

“He homophoned the words ‘knight’ and ‘night’.”

3. noun

A word that is pronounced the same as another word.

“The word ‘sea’ is a homophone of the word ‘see’.”