melt
verb (used without object)
to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
melting
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present participleof melt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It’s a lot of talk about who is “all man” from a guy whose hands have been melting for the better part of a year.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
A combination of unusually little snowfall and prolonged summer heat contributed to the extensive melting.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
It’s created this amazing melting pot that really sets us apart from every other state, and it’s truly woven into the depths of Texas culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
A South Korean container ship returned on Sunday from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The melting pot that is America has yielded brand new genres such as big band, jazz, blues, rock and roll, etc.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
