Word
blending
Phoneticsblend·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫɛndɪŋ/
UK/blˈɛndɪŋ/
Definitions
01mixing together
B1 · Intermediate
v. mixing two or more things together so they become one.
v. the present participle of 'blend', describing the action of combining substances or elements into a uniform mixture.
“She is blending the fruit and yogurt to make a healthy smoothie.”
“The chef was carefully blending the spices into the sauce to ensure the heat didn't overpower the delicate herbal notes.”
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02the act of combining
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of mixing things like colours, sounds, or ideas so they work well together.
n. the act or result of merging distinct components; frequently used in artistic or technical contexts to describe seamless transitions.
“The artist's blending of blue and green created a beautiful ocean scene.”
“The successful blending of traditional acoustic instruments with modern electronic beats gave the album its unique, contemporary sound.”
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03linguistics
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. joining parts of two words together to make a new word.
n. the formation of a new lexeme by joining parts of two or more existing words, such as 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
“The word 'smog' is a famous example of word blending.”
“Morphological blending remains a productive process in modern English, particularly within the realms of technology and social media marketing.”
Usage
uncountable in a general sense, but countable when referring to specific instances of word formation.
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Real-World Examples
“Unless you were blending something particularly sticky, this should clean out your blender, and all you have to do is rinse it.” “Many emerging artists and groups from the region are now gaining fans by blending modern and traditional elements, adds Piyapong.” Etymology
From Middle English blendinge, equivalent to blend + -ing.
From blend + -ing. Cognate with Faroese blending (“mixture, crossing”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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