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melting pot

The correct spelling is melting pot.

How to pronounce melting pot

noun

Say it like: Mel-tin-g p-ot

The correct spelling is melting pot. A crucible, or similar pot, used to fuse mixtures of metals etc. For example: "The festival is a true racial melting pot; people from dozens of countries take part speaking many languages."

Usage Examples

The festival is a true racial melting pot; people from dozens of countries take part speaking many languages.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A crucible, or similar pot, used to fuse mixtures of metals etc.
  2. 2.A place where many divergent things (often races or cultures, but also talents) come together and are homogenized.

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