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

But in this unique melting pot of Sri Lankan, Indian, Malaysian, Middle Eastern, Indonesian, and African influences, getting to know only the local resorts and reefs would be a big miss. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026

The combination is not only a melting pot of a roster, but a change in recruiting philosophy. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026

The landscape has changed significantly in Australia, which has been a melting pot for global auto sales for decades. —Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026

Additionally, because Southern California is such a melting pot of cuisine and food fusion, the buffets in the area are as unique as the region itself. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 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