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

Per the outlet, the pope's maternal grandparents lived in New Orleans' Seventh Ward, an area known to be traditionally Catholic and a melting pot of people with African, Caribbean and European roots. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 May 2025

San Sebastian is in the heart of Northern Spain’s Basque region, a melting pot of the distinctive local cuisine and a world epicenter of molecular gastronomy. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

The sunny city of San Diego is known for its warm beaches, scenic parks, urban areas — a melting pot of cultures and vibrant art which derives from the multitude of cultures. —Alyza J Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

The American approach to higher ed had arisen from a melting pot of influences, some homegrown and others pulled from overseas. —Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025

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