melting pot
noun
plural melting pots
1
a
: a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole
b
: the population of such a place
2
: a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty
Examples of melting pot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Others have fanned out to rental properties beyond the borders of Altadena, their melting pot community known for its diversity and artistic flair.
—
Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Mar. 2025
New York City May is great for: experiencing a melting pot of arts and culture.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Its sound is a melting pot of musical influences, incorporating remnants of ragtime, blues, and African rhythms, among others.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
The cultural melting pot was bursting with street vendors, musicians, and seemingly all the energy in the world.
—Emma Loewe, Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for melting pot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Mar. 2025
New York City May is great for: experiencing a melting pot of arts and culture.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Its sound is a melting pot of musical influences, incorporating remnants of ragtime, blues, and African rhythms, among others.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
The cultural melting pot was bursting with street vendors, musicians, and seemingly all the energy in the world.
—Emma Loewe, Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for melting pot
Cite this Entry
“Melting pot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melting%20pot. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share