potpourri
noun
pot·pour·ri
ˌpō-pu̇-ˈrē 
1
: a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
2
: a miscellaneous collection : medley
a potpourri of the best songs and sketches—
Current Biography
Current BiographySynonyms
- agglomerate
- agglomeration
- alphabet soup
- assortment
- botch
- clutter
- collage
- crazy quilt
- farrago
- gallimaufry
- grab bag
- gumbo
- hash
- hodgepodge
- hotchpotch
- jambalaya
- jumble
- jungle
- litter
- macédoine
- medley
- mélange
- menagerie
- miscellanea
- miscellany
- mishmash
- mixed bag
- montage
- motley
- muddle
- olio
- olla podrida
- omnium-gatherum
- pastiche
- patchwork
- patchwork quilt
- ragbag
- ragout
- rummage
- salad
- salmagundi
- scramble
- shuffle
- smorgasbord
- stew
- tumble
- variety
- welter
Examples of potpourri in a Sentence
The festival was a musical potpourri—performances included folk, jazz, blues, and rap music.
a potpourri of hit songs from the last 10 years
Recent Examples on the Web
Add fragrance: Mock advises giving your bath a pleasant smell with toilet deodorizing spray, a candle, or potpourri.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
Unlike a lot of antique malls, this one has largely resisted the temptation to become a purveyor of crafts and potpourri.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
There’s a whiff of potpourri, some dry tannic notes, raisin, honey, brown sugar, and just a little barbecue smoke providing a welcome savory hint.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
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Toilet spray, potpourri and other solutions to keep your bathroom fresh
With sunnier days on the horizon, here’s how to harness sunlight for good in your outdoor space
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—Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
Unlike a lot of antique malls, this one has largely resisted the temptation to become a purveyor of crafts and potpourri.
—Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
There’s a whiff of potpourri, some dry tannic notes, raisin, honey, brown sugar, and just a little barbecue smoke providing a welcome savory hint.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
Toilet spray, potpourri and other solutions to keep your bathroom fresh
Toilet spray, potpourri and other solutions to keep your bathroom fresh
With sunnier days on the horizon, here’s how to harness sunlight for good in your outdoor space
Can a kitchen mat help with back pain?
—Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Potpourri.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potpourri. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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potpourri
noun
pot·pour·ri
ˌpō-pu̇-ˈrē
1
: a jar of flower petals and spices used for scent
2
: a miscellaneous collection : medley
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