# jumble

/ˈdʒəmbəɫ/ (US) · /dʒˈʌmbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jumble
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a messy, confused mix of things that are all mixed together. You use this when things are not in order or when you can't see clearly because of the mess.

For teachers: a confused, disorderly mixture or collection of objects. Often used to describe a state of mental confusion or a physical mess.

## Examples

- The children left a jumble of toys on the floor.
- After the party ended, the kitchen was a total jumble of empty bottles and dirty plates.
- The detective spent hours sorting through the jumble of paperwork on the desk, hoping to find a single document that would clear up the mystery.

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