amalgam

noun
UK: /əˈmæl.ɡəm/
US: /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

  1. A mixture of different things or styles.

    1. The new restaurant is an amalgam of different Asian cuisines. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her painting style is an amalgam of modern art and classic techniques; the amalgam creates depth. [ ] [ ]

  2. A metal that is a mixture of mercury with another metal.

    1. Dental amalgam has been used for fillings for many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. The silver amalgam filling in my tooth needs to be replaced because the amalgam expands. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fusion mixture blend compound combination merger
amalgam verb

  1. To mix or combine into one.

    1. The two companies will amalgam next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plan is to amalgam the smaller schools into a larger one; the amalgam will save money. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amalgam" in English means: A mixture of different things or styles., A metal that is a mixture of mercury with another metal..

The phonetic transcription of "amalgam" is /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ in British English and /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amalgam": fusion, mixture, blend, compound, combination, merger.

Example usage of "amalgam": "The new restaurant is an amalgam of different Asian cuisines.". More examples on the page.