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 On Nia Archives’ second album, Emotional Junglist, jungle’s pop princess folds surf, pop-rock, and grunge into high-octane breaks. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Previous dinners explored the floating markets of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s islands, and its jungle regions. — Karen Yuan, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Airborne laser mapping allowed researchers to peer through the dense canopy to detect the 37-acre settlement on the Yucatán peninsula; the team then hacked a three-mile path through the jungle with machetes to reach the site, which features a 43-foot-tall pyramid temple. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 June 2026 Multi-Sport—The Classics Famous for its jungle canopy zip lines, surfing and everything in between, Costa Rica has long been one of the top multi-sport destinations, and nearby Belize and Guatemala are popular as well. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 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
  • And for more of a medley, consider three different colorways to line a midcentury-modern lap pool.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
  • D’Angelo’s children introduced the medley, which was set against a backdrop of floor to ceiling windows looking out on a starry sky.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Complete your sleep sanctuary with cozy body pillows, laundry essentials, and a wide assortment of colors and styles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • General interest in collage, crafting and pottery is also rising.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Leonora Carrington‘s mystical menagerie has a new home at Almine Rech.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 June 2026
  • For Ella Kent, director of spa, athletics and well-being at Sea Island, understanding the menagerie of services that unite to achieve wellness is vast and different for everyone.
    — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Definition of menagerie
Noun
  • These high-end travelers pay to remove mental clutter by enjoying a relaxed travel experience, often involving slow travel and being able to disconnect during their time away from home or the office.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • This can be one of the easiest ways to clear clutter while also being sustainable.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026
Definition of clutter

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