jambalaya

noun

ˌjəm-bə-ˈlī-ə How to pronounce jambalaya (audio)
Definition of jambalayanext
as in medley
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things its jambalaya of widely diverse nationalities and races gives the urban neighborhood a rich vitality

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Recent Examples of jambalaya The restaurant will also offer brunch daily, with items like duck cochinita tostadas, a breakfast jambalaya and Boudin sausage Benedict. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2026 Her pixie haircut, her irresistibly cheeky attitude behind the gas mask — the photo made its way everywhere, even to her home in Louisiana, to her grandfather’s general store in Gonzalez — the jambalaya capital of the world. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 There will be homemade goods like gumbo and jambalaya, and kids can enjoy watching educational shows and play in the carnival. — Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 The menu is packed with Cajun favorites like jambalaya, along with creative bites such as bacon jam beignets, which won first place for Best Dessert at this year’s Gold Buckle Foodie Awards. — Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jambalaya
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jambalaya
  1. medley
  2. variety
  3. jumble
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. gumbo
Noun
  • The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Join the event trackside as top local restaurants and legendary pitmasters fire up the grills to serve a mouth-watering medley of smoky, savory BBQ (available for purchase) alongside a full day of thrilling horse racing.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Le Butter Shop, billed as Paris’ first boutique devoted entirely to butter, opened last month a short walk from the Eiffel Tower — with 30 varieties from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley and northern France.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Noun
  • The restaurant also sells an assortment of foldable 14-inch New York style pizzas along with potato wedges, chicken wings and salads.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Zuber and Ekness have been used in an assortment of high-leverage situations as of late, with Fulton now getting that chance, too.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Composed of poetic extracts from interviews Kapla recorded with residents of a settlement deep in the Swedish forest, this book offers a collage of everyday gripes, lyricism expressed in everyday language, and unexpected glimpses of the sublime.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Felix and Pierre’s Picnic Shop will offer collage tables and letterpress demonstrations, while Bar Bacetti will host a Disco Brunch on Saturday and Jazz Brunch on Sunday.
    — Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Ariel argued in the interview that America, and by extension its cuisine, is less like a melting pot and more like a gumbo.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Although ingredients vary from one cook to the next, or are influenced by region, most gumbo recipes call for shrimp, sausage, chicken, okra, or some combination.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gumbo

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