5 letter words ending in LEE

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A confused fight or skirmish involving many people.
2. A confused mass of people.

Pronunciations:

• US: /meɪˈleɪ/
• UK: /meɪˈleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "melee" comes from French "mêlée", which means "mixed" or "mixed up". It was first used in the English language in the 1640s to describe a confused fight or skirmish. Today, it is commonly used to describe any chaotic or disorganized situation involving a large group of people.

Synonyms:

• Scuffle
• Brawl
• Riot
• Tussle
• Fracas

Related Words:

• Chaos
• Clash
• Scram
• Stray
• Whirl

Example Sentences:

1. During the protest, a melee broke out between the police and the demonstrators.
2. The concert was so crowded that it turned into a melee.