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concoction

concoction

25 6.0
A food or drink made by mixing different things, often in a new way
  • noun
  • /kənˈkɑkʃən/
: brebaje
  • This marvellous little man here has just made me the most extraordinary concoction out of native fruit juices.
  • other concoctions

It's the greatest concoction known to man.

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Examples

  • So I also have this concoction here to reduce puffiness of the eyes.

  • I make this great concoction with Crown Royal.

  • My mother came over with a custom concoction, a double C, if you will.

  • I'm going to mix up a little concoction, OK?

  • The whole house smells amazing with the concoction of warm spices and strong coffee.

    Blog text (22)
  • The kids are all sitting around the kitchen, watching Tia fix some meaty concoction to feed the dog.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • So we have here the peppercorn concoction, and I'm going to add dill.

  • She served a delicious concoction of fruits and yogurt for breakfast.

  • The bartender created a special concoction made from herbs and spices.

  • He mixed an unusual concoction of different sodas for the party.

Synonyms

combination
vsconcoction
624 2.3

A mixture of things or parts that form one thing

is more likely to imply an inventive or odd result rather than a standard joining
mixture
vsconcoction
179 1.6

Different things put together, for example foods or ingredients

is a more unusual or inventive form rather than any general joining
blend
vsconcoction
107 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

is often more unusual or creative than an ordinary smooth mixture
blend of
vsconcoction
54 2.8

A mix of different things like styles or flavors

tends to suggest a more imaginative or unconventional final result
mix
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41 1.4

A packet of dry ingredients you add liquid to

is broader and often implies a homemade or unusual mixture rather than a commercial product
jumble
vsconcoction
23 4.6

A confused mixture of things or ideas

is usually more purposeful or inventive than a simple disordered pile
hodgepodge
vsconcoction
11 7.3

A messy mixture of different things thrown together

typically implies creativity or novelty rather than only confusion
mishmash
vsconcoction
5 6.4

A confused mix of different things

implies intentional inventiveness rather than mere disordered jumble
potpourri
vsconcoction
5 7.2

A varied collection of different things and styles

is usually more about a creative or odd combination than simple collection
mixed drink
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4 2.6

An alcoholic drink made by mixing spirits with juice or other drinks

is a broader term covering many inventive or unusual edible and chemical mixes
melange
vsconcoction
3 8.2

A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected

is more about deliberate inventiveness rather than mere variety or mismatch
admixture
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2 8.1

Something added to another thing to mix with it

is less technical and more about an unusual or creative mix
exotic blend
vsconcoction
1 4.9

A mix like tea or coffee made with flavors from other countries

is similar but can apply beyond flavor to any inventive or odd combination
hotch
vsconcoction
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A messy mixture of different things

is more likely to be an intentional or creative mixture rather than disorderly
herbal concoction
vsconcoction
1 5.8

A mix made from herbs to help health and ease sickness

is broader and not limited to herbal ingredients or medicinal purpose
intermixture
vsconcoction
1 7.0

Different things joined together to make one thing

is used more for inventive or odd mixtures rather than any combining process
kaleidoscopic blend
vsconcoction
1 6.8

A mixture of many bright, different parts like colors and sounds

focuses less on visual variety and more on novelty or inventiveness
mingle-mangle
vsconcoction
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A confused mix of different things like old toys and books

is more about clever or unusual combining rather than an informal jumble
chapalang mix
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  • UK
9.9

A collection of different things chosen without planning

is more often an inventive or deliberately unusual mixture than a haphazard collection

Antonyms

220 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

Compounds

A mix made from herbs to help health and ease sickness

How Inventive

creation
178 2.7
concoction
25 6.0
mixture
  • Specialized
53 3.5

Surface Forms

concoction singular
concoctions plural

Morphology

concoction = concoct (transparent) = concoct + ion

The noun is a direct nominalization of the verb 'concoct' meaning a thing prepared by combining ingredients, which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Concoction comes from Latin parts con- meaning 'together' and coquere meaning 'to cook', so imagine things 'cooked together'. Think of the English word cook — a concoction is something mixed or prepared by joining different ingredients, often a curious food or drink.