hotchpotch (Meaning)

Wordnet

hotchpotch (n)

a motley assortment of things

a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables

Webster

hotchpotch (n.)

A mingled mass; a confused mixture; a stew of various ingredients; a hodgepodge.

A blending of property for equality of division, as when lands given in frank-marriage to one daughter were, after the death of the ancestor, blended with the lands descending to her and to her sisters from the same ancestor, and then divided in equal portions among all the daughters. In modern usage, a mixing together, or throwing into a common mass or stock, of the estate left by a person deceased and the amounts advanced to any particular child or children, for the purpose of a more equal division, or of equalizing the shares of all the children; the property advanced being accounted for at its value when given.

hotchpotch Sentence Examples

  1. The hotchpotch of flowers on the table created a vibrant and aromatic display.
  2. The chef's hotchpotch of flavors tantalized the taste buds with its unique blend of spices.
  3. The politician's hotchpotch of promises left voters bewildered and skeptical.
  4. The town's hotchpotch of architecture showcased a diverse range of styles throughout history.
  5. The library's shelves were filled with a hotchpotch of books, from classic novels to modern thrillers.
  6. The party was a hotchpotch of guests, including family, friends, and acquaintances.
  7. The music playlist was a hotchpotch of genres, appealing to a wide range of tastes.
  8. The hotchpotch of emotions washed over me as I recalled the bittersweet memories of our past.
  9. Lawmakers debated a hotchpotch of amendments to the bill, each with its own implications.
  10. The garden was a hotchpotch of colors and scents, with blooming flowers and ripening fruits.

FAQs About the word hotchpotch

a motley assortment of things, a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetablesA mingled mass; a confused mixture; a stew of various ingredients; a hodgepod

assortment, variety, medley,jumble, collage, stew, scramble, botch, litter, miscellanea

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The hotchpotch of flowers on the table created a vibrant and aromatic display.

The chef's hotchpotch of flavors tantalized the taste buds with its unique blend of spices.

The politician's hotchpotch of promises left voters bewildered and skeptical.

The town's hotchpotch of architecture showcased a diverse range of styles throughout history.