meld

¹

[ meld ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to merge; blend.

   Synonyms: consolidate, combine, fuse, mix

noun

1. a blend.

meld

²

[ meld ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to announce and display (a counting combination of cards in the hand) for a score.

noun

1. the act of melding.
2. any combination of cards to be melded.

meld

¹

/ mɛld /

verb

1. (in some card games) to declare or lay down (cards), which then score points

noun

1. the act of melding
2. a set of cards for melding

meld

²

/ mɛld /

verb

1. to blend or become blended; combine

Word History and Origins

Origin of meld¹

1935–40; blend of melt ¹ and weld ¹

Origin of meld²

1895–1900; < German melden to announce; akin to Middle English melden, Old English meldian to make known

Word History and Origins

Origin of meld¹

C19: from German melden to announce; related to Old English meldian

Origin of meld²

C20: blend of melt + weld ¹

Example Sentences

While less populist than Chuku’s, these restaurants also meld African flavors with Western traditions.

From New York Times

Kirk, a millionaire known for his memes and college campus tours meant to “own the libs,” has credited McCoy for persuading him to meld his right-wing politics, nationalism and evangelical faith.

From Los Angeles Times

Form and content are inextricably bound in a musical that melds elements of Kabuki and Bunraku with the rhythms of American musical theater.

From Los Angeles Times

But If these two individuals are now one, does that mean their minds literally melded — or that perhaps they were never even sentient in the first place?

From Salon

This cookbook’s title means “to live together,” and it refers not just to a melding of cuisines but also to a melding of ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fuse
• merge
• mingle