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Word of the Day – Melee

By October 2, 2025Word of the Day

Melee (noun)

mel-ey

A confused handfight: Confusion; turmoil; jumble.

First recorded in 1640–50; from French mêlée “quarrel, mixture”; medley

Example sentences

“I found the melee of the town overwhelming, much preferring to reside in nature.”

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