Meaning & Definition of Blend in English

1. An occurrence of thorough mixing

2. A new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

• "`smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'"

• "`motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'"

• "`brunch' is a well-known portmanteau"

3. The act of blending components together thoroughly

1. Combine into one

• "Blend the nuts and raisins together"

• "He blends in with the crowd"

• "We don't intermingle much"

2. Blend or harmonize

• "This flavor will blend with those in your dish"

• "This sofa won't go with the chairs"

3. Mix together different elements

• "The colors blend well"