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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

melee

/mɛliː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does melee mean?

noun, verb

A close and often violent engagement in hand-to-hand combat, typically between small groups of people. To engage in a close and often violent fight.

Example

"The knights clashed in a fierce melee, their armor dented and battered."

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