Blend

Quick meaning: Blend is a noun meaning A mixture of two or more things.

Meaning

A mixture of two or more things.

More Meanings

1. (linguistics) A word formed by combining two other words; a portmanteau word.
2. (transitive) To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other.
3. (intransitive) To be mingled or mixed.
4. (obsolete) To pollute by mixture or association; to spoil or corrupt; to blot; to stain.

Example Sentences

Their music has been described as a blend of jazz and heavy metal.

Our department has a good blend of experienced workers and young promise.

To make hummus you need to blend chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

There is a tone of solemn and sacred feeling that blends with our conviviality.

Word Forms

• blends
• blending
• blended
• blent

Synonyms for blend

Depending on context, synonyms include combination, mix, mixture, frankenword, portmanteau, portmantologism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intermingle, immix, intermix, mix, commingle, immingle.

Related Dictionary Tools