jungle

noun

ˈjəŋ-gəl How to pronounce jungle (audio)
Definition of junglenext
as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things clearing out the jungle of boxes cluttering up the garage is her project for the weekend

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Recent Examples of jungle Running around snatching pythons out of the jungle isn't my idea of fun, but someone has to do it. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Deep in the humid greenery of a Sumatran rainforest, serenaded by birdsong and the jungle’s endless thrum, a baby orangutan clings to its mother. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Half of the team will traverse the jungle on foot and the other half of the team will sail around the island in their ongoing search. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jungle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jungle
  1. jumble
  2. medley
  3. variety
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. menagerie
  7. clutter
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
  • Waiters walked around the room serving bowls of pasta with a medley of sauces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • After an opening medley that spans New Orleans jazz and bounce, the record’s signposts grow increasingly fuzzy.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • Locals claimed that drinking it was helpful for a variety of respiratory and digestive problems.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That includes cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), which comes with a variety of excellent travel insurance benefits and the American Express® Gold Card, which is a rewarding option for dining and grocery purchases.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Developed with creative chairman Reed Krakoff and design teams in New York and Bali, the assortment splices the siblings’ contrasting aesthetics with John Hardy’s longstanding tradition of handcraft.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Now, a deeper look suggests a much broader assortment of material from the outside world — silica, metals, soot and other debris — is getting through.
    — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • So are three mural-sized collages that reflect his ongoing investigations into the legacies of colonialism.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The first gallery presents Krasner’s collage works from the mid 1950s, when Pollock was at an artistic impasse and spiraling out of control.
    — John Yau, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • There’s the menagerie of found object ephemera that provides a sense of intimacy and personality (look for the wild bit of art hanging in the spa entrance).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Here, an indulgent, chocolatey taste combines with a menagerie of wellness benefits — from stronger joints, nails, and hair follicles to glowier skin.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of menagerie
Noun
  • The goal is a kitchen that hides the clutter without hiding any hazards.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why appliance garages are back in a big way, but behind those sleek doors, heat, steam and hidden outlets are raising new safety questions that could shape how the next generation of clutter-free kitchens is built.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of clutter

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“Jungle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jungle. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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