melting pot

noun

1. a pot in which metals or other substances are melted or fused.

2. a country, locality, or situation in which cultural assimilation results in blending the heritage and traditions of previously distinct ethnic groups.

melting pot

noun

1. a pot in which metals or other substances are melted, esp in order to mix them

2. an area in which many races, ideas, etc, are mixed

melting pot

1. A term expressing the view that immigrants to the United States have been fused or melted into a single people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of melting pot¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

“He has an ability to build relationships across a melting pot of personalities,” Herbert said.

From Los Angeles Times

What makes America wonderful is just what we used to often refer to as the melting pot.

From Salon

“We are a melting pot of races here, people love baseball from all races, but because I am Latina, I feel a little bit more connected,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have a big melting pot here,” assistant principal Maria Silva said.

From Los Angeles Times

The result was a vibrant melting pot of cultures, with the two-day tournament providing a preview of what to expect when rugby takes the spotlight at the 2028 Summer Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fusion 
• pluralism