juxtapose

jux·ta·pose

verb \ˈjək-stə-ˌpōz\

jux·ta·posedjux·ta·pos·ing

Definition of JUXTAPOSE

transitive verb

: to place side by side <juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors, shapes and ideas — J. F. T. Bugental>

Examples of JUXTAPOSE

1. a display that juxtaposes modern art with classical art

Origin of JUXTAPOSE

probably back-formation from juxtaposition

First Known Use: 1851

Rhymes with JUXTAPOSE

Berlioz, cabbage rose, cellulose, c'est autre chose, China rose, Christmas rose, compass rose, counterpose, damask rose, decompose, diagnose, discompose, indispose, interpose, on the nose, panty hose, pettitoes, predispose, presuppose, pussytoes, recompose, shovelnose, superpose, support hose, swaddling clothes, thumb one's nose