mash-up

noun

ˈmash-ˌəp 

: something created by combining elements from two or more sources: such as

a

: a piece of music created by digitally overlaying an instrumental track with a vocal track from a different recording

b

: a movie or video having characters or situations from other sources

c

: a web service or application that integrates data and functionalities from various online sources

Examples of mash-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026

The Broward County rapper serves a goofy mash-up of Haitian party music and regional drug rap. —Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026

The mash-up of public and private roles is hardly unheard of for Texas lawmakers, who earn $7,200 annually and meet in session for five months every two years. —Eric Dexheimer, Houston Chronicle, 16 Jan. 2026

One of the biggest drink trends of late is mash-up mixed drinks. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mash-up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

mash-up

noun

ˈmash-ˌəp

: something created by combining elements from two or more sources: as

a

: a piece of music created by digitally overlaying an instrumental track with a vocal track from a different recording

b

: a movie or video having characters or situations from other sources

c

: a Web service or application that integrates data and functions from various online sources