Medley
/ˈmɛdli/
Definitions
A diverse mixture or collection of items; often, a musical arrangement made up of parts of other musical pieces.
/ˈmɛdli/
A varied mixture or collection of things.
The chef presented a delightful medley of seafood.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a mix of all your favorite songs, like a mini-concert. A medley is like that, but for any kind of stuff! It can be a mix of songs, food, or even ideas.
👶 For kids: A medley is like a mix of different things all put together! Like a medley of toys, or a medley of songs.
More Examples
The concert concluded with a medley of classic rock anthems.
Her presentation was a medley of data and personal anecdotes.
How It's Used
"The band played a medley of their greatest hits."
"The book was a medley of historical facts and fictional elements."
"The restaurant offered a delicious medley of grilled vegetables."
Idioms & expressions
a medley of
A collection or assortment of varied items.
"The garden featured a medley of colorful flowers."
From Middle English medlee, from Old French meslee ("mixture, battle"), from mesler ("to mix"), from Late Latin misculare, from Latin miscere ("to mix").
The word 'medley' has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to a mix or battle, and later evolving to describe diverse collections.
Memory tip
Think of a potpourri - a medley of different scents.