Melt Definition
melt
- noun
- the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours"
- verb
- reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; "melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun"
- become or cause to become soft or liquid; "The sun melted the ice"; "the ice thawed"; "the ice cream melted"; "The heat melted the wax"; "The giant iceberg dissolved over the years during the global warming phase"; "dethaw the meat"
- become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial; "With age, he mellowed"
- lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually; "Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene"
- become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly; "The scene begins to fade"; "The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk"
- become less intense and fade away gradually; "her resistance melted under his charm"; "her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance"
"Melt" in song lyrics
See how melt is used in real songs:
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"Break your little hip-hop art and watch you melt"
Aceyalone — Art Club -
"I'll be that clear blue icicle that simply refused to melt"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen -
"Face in the mud where the moxie melt"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee
Words that rhyme with melt
Usage tips for "melt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "melt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for melt to find words that pair well.