medley
1 of 2noun
med·ley ˈmed-lē 
plural medleys
1
: a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
a medley of show tunes
2
: a diverse assortment or mixture
especially : hodgepodge
a medley of sounds
a medley of desserts
was arrested on a medley of charges
3
archaic : melee
medley
2 of 2adjective
: mixed, motley
Synonyms
Noun
- agglomerate
- agglomeration
- alphabet soup
- assortment
- botch
- clutter
- collage
- crazy quilt
- farrago
- gallimaufry
- grab bag
- gumbo
- hash
- hodgepodge
- hotchpotch
- jambalaya
- jumble
- jungle
- litter
- macédoine
- mélange
- menagerie
- miscellanea
- miscellany
- mishmash
- mixed bag
- montage
- motley
- muddle
- olio
- olla podrida
- omnium-gatherum
- pastiche
- patchwork
- patchwork quilt
- potpourri
- ragbag
- ragout
- rummage
- salad
- salmagundi
- scramble
- shuffle
- smorgasbord
- stew
- tumble
- variety
- welter
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Example Sentences
Noun a medley of show tunes a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 Following the medley, the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation was honored with an Agent of Change Award recognizing its work in aiding women and children who have been victims of abuse and domestic violence. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 21 July 2022 Wander through Brooklyn Heights and be astonished by the beautiful medley of Federal, Greek-Revival and Italianate architecture. New York Times, 8 July 2022 The medley of vegetables is what makes fattoush so special. Reem Assil, Robb Report, 11 June 2022 The medley will be released as a seven-inch single with all of the proceeds going to Everytown For Gun Safety. Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 June 2022 Choose New York cheesecake, chocolate espresso tart or the fruit medley for dessert. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 For her first appearance as 2022's Video Vanguard recipient, Nicki Minaj performed a medley of her hits from throughout the years. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In the winter, a chaotically catchy cha-cha medley from a Disney movie took the title of No. 1 song in the world. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2020 Spring Woods sends all six relays to regionals, led by the fifth-place medley boys team of Samuel Jennings, Hewry Schmidt, Jacob Jennings and Clayton Richard. Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2018 Hunter will have back the GMC third team 200 medley team of Owen Pelzer, Kevin LaGrange, Jakob Eichhorn and Aidan Flanigan. Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 8 Dec. 2017 In addition, Munoz was part of the winning 200 medley team (back-23.43), and 400 free relay team third leg (45.29). Staff Report, Orange County Register, 11 May 2017 Wright is a 100m back, 400 free and medley relay specialist. Randy Sachs, star-telegram.com, 12 June 2017 See More
Noun
The medley then paid tribute to Game of Thrones and current hit Stranger Things. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 Following the medley, the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation was honored with an Agent of Change Award recognizing its work in aiding women and children who have been victims of abuse and domestic violence. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 21 July 2022 Wander through Brooklyn Heights and be astonished by the beautiful medley of Federal, Greek-Revival and Italianate architecture. New York Times, 8 July 2022 The medley of vegetables is what makes fattoush so special. Reem Assil, Robb Report, 11 June 2022 The medley will be released as a seven-inch single with all of the proceeds going to Everytown For Gun Safety. Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 June 2022 Choose New York cheesecake, chocolate espresso tart or the fruit medley for dessert. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 For her first appearance as 2022's Video Vanguard recipient, Nicki Minaj performed a medley of her hits from throughout the years. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In the winter, a chaotically catchy cha-cha medley from a Disney movie took the title of No. 1 song in the world. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The Texans were led by their girls medley team, which reached the championship final and placed eighth, and Megan Lewis, who took seventh in the 500 free and ninth for the B final victory in the 200 free. Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2020 Spring Woods sends all six relays to regionals, led by the fifth-place medley boys team of Samuel Jennings, Hewry Schmidt, Jacob Jennings and Clayton Richard. Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, 24 Jan. 2018 Hunter will have back the GMC third team 200 medley team of Owen Pelzer, Kevin LaGrange, Jakob Eichhorn and Aidan Flanigan. Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, 8 Dec. 2017 In addition, Munoz was part of the winning 200 medley team (back-23.43), and 400 free relay team third leg (45.29). Staff Report, Orange County Register, 11 May 2017 Wright is a 100m back, 400 free and medley relay specialist. Randy Sachs, star-telegram.com, 12 June 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Adjective
Middle English medle, from Anglo-French medlee, from feminine of medlé, past participle of medler to mix — more at meddle
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing medley
Kids Definition
medley
noun
med·ley ˈmed-lē
plural medleys
1
: mixture sense 2, jumble
a medley of tastes
2
: a musical selection made up of a series of different songs or parts of different compositions
medleys
noun
as in assortments
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things a medley of snack foods available on the buffet table Synonyms & Similar Words
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- assortments
- varieties
- jumbles
- collages
- pastiches
- salads
- blends
- mélanges
- montages
- hodgepodges
- amalgams
- potpourris
- patchworks
- mishmashes
- litters
- ragouts
- combinations
- smorgasbords
- olios
- menageries
- miscellanies
- stews
- shuffles
- gumbos
- patchwork quilts
- miscellanea
- agglomerations
- agglomerates
- ragbags
- jambalayas
- hashes
- jungles
- crazy quilts
- farragoes
- tangles
- scrambles
- grab bags
- mixed bags
- accumulations
- clutters
- aggregations
- rummages
- motleys
- alphabet soups
- fusions
- botches
- macédoines
- gallimaufries
- hotchpotches
- conglomerations
- tumbles
- welters
- conglomerates
- omnium-gatherums
- aggregates
- notions
- sundries
- composites
- compounds
- ollas podridas
- muddles
- salmagundis
- olla podridas
- detritus
- admixtures
- alloys
- messes
- intermixtures
- oddments
- catchalls
- commixtures
- disorders
- imbroglios
- snarls
- chaoses
- morasses
- disarrays
- mix-ups
- disarrangements
- dog's breakfasts
- odds and ends
- confusions
- shambles
- bollixes
- knots
- shovel hat
- shovel pass
- shovel plow
- shovel-nosed
- shovel-nosed catfish
- shovel-nosed duck
- shovel-nosed ray
- shovel-nosed shark
- shovel-ready
- shovel-tusker
- shovelbill
- shovelboard
- shovelboardes
- shovelboards
- shoveled
- shoveler
- shovelers
- shovelfish
- shovelful
- shovelfuls
- shovelhead
- shovelhead cat
- shovelhead catfish
- shovelhead shark
- shovelheads