melting pot

noun

plural melting pots

1

a

: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole

b

: the population of such a place

2

: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty

melting-pot

ˈmel-tiŋ-ˌpät 

adjective

Examples of melting pot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among Israel’s Jewish majority, mandatory military service is largely seen as a melting pot and rite of passage. —Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

Meanwhile, Zara Larsson’s ever-changing makeup aesthetic continued with a melting pot of tropical hues painted by Sinot. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 May 2026

Beautiful beaches, breaching whales and blazing volcanoes aside, the melting pot of cultures amid your enchanting islands has certainly created the most delicious one. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026

And the melting pot, not only of America, but the melting pot of the world, is real. —Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for melting pot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

melting pot

noun

1

a

: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole

b

: the population of such a place

2

: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty