meld

¹

[meld]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to merge; blend.

   Synonyms: consolidate, consolidate, combine, combine, fuse, fuse, mix, 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

Grewal has previously addressed criticisms about her gala jokes and her melding of business and politics.

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The goal was to meld a top-flight recording studio with offices to be rented to people in the entertainment business.

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The song hits that sweet spot unique to the Swell Season where the somber and celestial meld.

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Kirk was known for melding his conservative politics, nationalism and evangelical faith, casting the current political climate as a state of spiritual warfare between a righteous right wing and so-called godless liberals.

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Kirk is known for melding his conservative politics, nationalism and evangelical faith, casting the current political climate as a state of spiritual warfare between a righteous right wing and “evil” liberals.

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Related Words

• fuse 
• merge 
• mingle