Blend

/blɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a harmonious mixture that results from blending.

This cigar has a unique blend of flavors that sets it apart.

a mixture of different substances or elements.

The coffee is a blend of different beans from various regions.

a combination of different qualities or characteristics.

Her personality is a blend of kindness and determination.

verb

to mix different substances together thoroughly.

She decided to blend the fruits to make a smoothie.

to combine different elements to create a harmonious effect.

The artist managed to blend colors beautifully in her painting.

to mix in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish the individual components.

The sounds of the city blend into a continuous background noise.

From Middle English blenden, from Old English blendan, of uncertain origin.

smooth blend

A mixture that has been thoroughly combined to be uniform in texture.

blend in

To mix with surroundings so as to be unobtrusive.

blend together

To mix separate elements into a single whole.

amalgamation

The process of combining or consolidating things into one.

fusion

The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

mixture

A combination of two or more substances.

To mix various social influences or styles.

Their sound is a blend of rap and rock that's really unique.

Used informally to describe something that combines two popular trends.

This new drink is a blend of coffee and energy drink—it’s the best of both worlds!