mishmash

noun

mish·​mash ˈmish-ˌmash How to pronounce mishmash (audio)
-ˌmäsh

Examples of mishmash in a Sentence

the painting was just a mishmash of colors and abstract shapes as far as we could tell
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As a result, the mishmash of industrial buildings have been used only for storage in recent years. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2025 Held a mishmash of views The videos also alluded to a mishmash of views Westman appeared to have held. Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025 Then there are all the usual deli charms, a mishmash of framed photos, posters, and illustrations; squeeze ketchup bottles on every table, and a long sit-in bar perfect for those looking to nurse a cup of coffee. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025 That’s a wild mishmash of layers. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mishmash

Word History

Etymology

Middle English & Yiddish; Middle English mysse masche, perhaps reduplication of mash mash; Yiddish mish-mash, perhaps reduplication of mishn to mix

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mishmash was in the 15th century

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“Mishmash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishmash. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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mishmash

noun
mish·​mash ˈmish-ˌmash How to pronounce mishmash (audio)
-ˌmäsh
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