medley
UK: ˈmɛdli | US: ˈmɛdli
n. a varied mixture of people or things
n. (music) a piece composed of parts from different sources
n. (sports) a swimming race combining different strokes
The word "medley" originates from Old French medlee (a mixture), derived from the verb medler (to mix), which in turn comes from Latin miscēre (to mix). The suffix -ey (later -ley) was added to form a noun. Over time, "medley" evolved to describe mixtures in various contexts, from music to sports, retaining its core idea of combining diverse elements.
The festival featured a medley of cultural performances.
She won the 200-meter medley in the swimming competition.
The band played a medley of their greatest hits.
His speech was a medley of humor and serious advice.
The salad was a colorful medley of fresh vegetables.