- Today's Word
Amalgamate
uh-MAL-guh-mayt
Definition
(verb) To combine or unite to form one structure, idea, or entity.
Example
The two companies were amalgamated into a single organization.
Fun Fact
Amalgamate comes from alchemy—originally meaning to combine metals into an alloy. Today, it’s used to describe corporate mergers, cultural blending, or even hybrid genres in music and film. It implies more than just a mix—it suggests a fusion that creates something new.