noun
Uncommon
medley
MEHD-lee
Medley (noun) means a mixture of different things. Example: “The stall sold a medley of dried fruits and nuts.”
noun
1
A mixture of different things.
"The stall sold a medley of dried fruits and nuts."
"The garden was a medley of colors by midsummer."
2
A musical piece made of several songs or tunes joined together.
"The band closed the show with a medley of their greatest hits."
3
A swimming race combining all four competitive strokes.
"She won gold in the 200-meter individual medley."
How to use medley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA varied mix — of songs, ingredients, or swimming strokes — combined into one thing.
Common pairings
a medley of
song medley
individual medley
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Word forms
- Plural
- medleys
- Third person singular
- medleys
- Past tense
- medleyed
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Etymology
From Old French medlee, related to the verb "meddle" (to mix).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for medley
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What does “medley” mean?
The word “medley” means a mixture of different things. In plain terms, a varied mix — of songs, ingredients, or swimming strokes — combined into one thing.
How do you pronounce “medley”?
“Medley” is pronounced MEHD-lee (/ˈmɛdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “medley” in a sentence?
Here is “medley” used in a sentence: “The stall sold a medley of dried fruits and nuts.”
What is another word for “medley”?
Words with a similar meaning to “medley” include mashup.
What part of speech is “medley”?
“Medley” is a noun.
Where does the word “medley” come from?
The word “medley” comes from Old French. From Old French medlee, related to the verb "meddle" (to mix).
Is “medley” a common word?
“Medley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “medley” have?
“Medley” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mixture of different things.
