melted; melting; melts
1
: to become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
2
a
: dissolve, disintegrate
the sugar melted in the coffee
b
: to disappear as if by dissolving
her anger melted at his kind words
3
obsolete
: to become subdued or crushed (as by sorrow)
4
: to become mild, tender, or gentle
5
: to lose outline or distinctness : blend
1
: to reduce from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
2
: to cause to disappear or disperse
3
: to make tender or gentle : soften
Synonyms
Examples of melt in a Sentence
Verb
The butter melted in the frying pan.
The snow is finally melting.
She melted butter in the frying pan.
a tablespoon of melted butter
Their determination melted in the face of opposition.
She melted at his kindly words.
Her heart melted with compassion.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2024
The floods are a result of a rapid increase in water levels of several rivers, including the Rhône, caused by storms and melting snow, police said in Sunday’s press release.
—Eve Brennan, CNN, 30 June 2024
Among the ingredients: MAGA tears, mysterious Orange Liquid, and melted chocolate chip ice cream—the latter of which is the President's favorite flavor.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 June 2024
That’s not an extravagant idea; melting scrap for new steel is a common practice in modern U.S. mills.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
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Verb
British pop group the Sugababes and Canadian punk queen Avril Lavigne performed on the smaller stages, while Camila Cabello had a moment with some dancers in dog masks melting popsicles on her body during her set.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2024
The floods are a result of a rapid increase in water levels of several rivers, including the Rhône, caused by storms and melting snow, police said in Sunday’s press release.
—Eve Brennan, CNN, 30 June 2024
Among the ingredients: MAGA tears, mysterious Orange Liquid, and melted chocolate chip ice cream—the latter of which is the President's favorite flavor.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 28 June 2024
That’s not an extravagant idea; melting scrap for new steel is a common practice in modern U.S. mills.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
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“Melt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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melt
1 of 2 verb1
: to change from a solid to a liquid state usually through heat
melt butter
snow melts
2
: dissolve sense 1
the sugar melted in the coffee
3
: to grow less : disappear
clouds melting away
4
: to make or become gentle : soften
a warm smile melts the heart
melter
noun
melt
2 of 2 noun
: a melted substance
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