POTPOURRIS Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word potpourris. (close relations)
Definition of POTPOURRIS
potpourri
Best Alternative Words for POTPOURRIS
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assortment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type | ||||||||
medley | nounn | |||||||
noun • a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources | ||||||||
miscellany | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. | ||||||||
mixture | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) • any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an event that combines things in a mixture • the act of mixing together | ||||||||
variety | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • noticeable heterogeneity • (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics • a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality • a difference that is usually pleasant | ||||||||
blend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of thorough mixing • a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings • the act of blending components together thoroughly verb • combine into one • blend or harmonize • mix together different elements | ||||||||
collection | nounn | |||||||
noun • several things grouped together or considered as a whole • a publication containing a variety of works • request for a sum of money • the act of gathering something together | ||||||||
hodgepodge | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas | ||||||||
jumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas verb • be all mixed up or jumbled together • assemble without order or sense • bring into random order | ||||||||
melange | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things | ||||||||
mishmash | nounn | |||||||
noun • a motley assortment of things | ||||||||
miscellanea | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | ||||||||
motley | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) • a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England adjective satellite • consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds • having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly verb • make something more diverse and varied • make motley; color with different colors | ||||||||
pastiche | nounn | |||||||
noun • a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources • a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work | ||||||||
salmagundi | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • cooked meats and eggs and vegetables usually arranged in rows around the plate and dressed with a salad dressing | ||||||||
smorgasbord | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal | ||||||||
mixed bag | nounn | |||||||
noun • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things |