mess
noun
a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Of course the Sanchez years, travelled all over the world with him, been in some classic messes with him in the past partying. Now he's gone but I'll never forget him."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
All she does is clean up her husband’s messes.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
But if a cute little A.I. guy messes up, well, how could you be mad at him?
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026
The beds and food bowls are gone; the floor where they always left messes after devouring the grub I made them is eerily clean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
He messes with the frame of his glasses.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
