blends; blended; blending
1
: to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results
Blend the fruit, yogurt, and milk (together).
blend caramel with chocolate
The music blends traditional and modern melodies.
She blends psychology and crime in her new novel.
2
: to exist together as a combination
Psychology and crime blend (together) in her new novel.
The flavor of the sauce blends well with the fruit. [=the sauce and fruit taste good together]
plural blends
: something produced by mixing or combining different things
wool and cotton blends [=fabrics that are made of wool and cotton woven together]
a blend of cream and eggs
a blend of traditional and modern melodies
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“Blend.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/blend. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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