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

That the American melting pot can provide sustenance for all? —Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 4 July 2025

Nashville's barbecue is a melting pot of flavor, borrowing from the West Tennessee traditions at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint and Texas-style sausages and brisket at Shotgun Willie's. —Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Franchising does not need to stifle creativity, or be faceless and lacking in personality - in fact a strong and collaborative franchise network can be a fantastic melting pot of ideas to fuel innovation and growth which benefits both franchisor and franchisee. —Fiona Simpson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

Calico hair, specifically, is gaining momentum online as many individuals opt for the feline aesthetic, which sees the mane become a melting pot of orange, red, brown and blond. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 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