meld
13 synonyms for meld, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To blend or combine two or more things into one.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To blend or combine two or more things into one.
“The chef melds sweet and sour flavors in almost every dish.”
2. noun
In card games such as rummy, a combination of cards that can be played or announced for points.
“She laid down a meld of three queens.”
How to use meld
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meld together
meld ideas
Etymology
Probably a blend of "melt" and "weld," describing things fusing together into one.
Full origin of meld →Frequently asked questions
What does “meld” mean?
The word “meld” means to blend or combine two or more things into one. In plain terms, to merge things smoothly together, or (in card games) a scoring set of cards.
How do you pronounce “meld”?
“Meld” is pronounced mehld (/mɛld/ in IPA).
How do you use “meld” in a sentence?
Here is “meld” used in a sentence: “The chef melds sweet and sour flavors in almost every dish.”
What part of speech is “meld”?
Depending on how it is used, “meld” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “meld” have?
“Meld” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to blend or combine two or more things into one.
