jambalaya
/ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/
NOUN
1. Louisiana Creole rice dish
A spicy, savory rice dish originating in Louisiana, traditionally prepared by cooking rice with meat, sausage, seafood, vegetables, and seasonings in a single pot.
1.1. Rice dishes with mixed ingredients
Used to describe a hearty one-pot rice dish combining different ingredients such as chicken, sausage, ham, shrimp, vegetables, and spices.
Synonyms
- rice dish
- Creole rice
- spiced rice
Examples
- The restaurant served a traditional jambalaya made with chicken, shrimp, sausage, and seasoned rice.
- She prepared a large pot of jambalaya for the family gathering.
- Louisiana jambalaya combines rice, meat, vegetables, and spices into a flavorful one-pot meal.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Mixture of diverse elements
A varied and sometimes confusing mixture or combination of different things, elements, styles, or ingredients brought together into a single collection.
2.1. Mixture and assortment of different things
Used figuratively to describe a diverse collection or combination of different elements, often producing a varied or colorful whole.
Synonyms
- jumble
- variety
- collage
- medley
- assortment
- motley
- mélange
- potpourri
- mishmash
- salmagundi
- ragbag
- smorgasbord
- miscellany
- hodgepodge
- mixed bag
- olio
- grab bag
- combination
- amalgam
- blend
- patchwork
- farrago
- hotchpotch
- montage
- ragout
- gallimaufry
Antonyms
- uniformity
- homogeneity
- consistency
- simplicity
- uniformity of composition
Examples
- The exhibition was a creative jambalaya of artistic styles, cultural influences, and historical references.
- The city's population represents a jambalaya of different cultures and traditions.
- His presentation was a confusing jambalaya of facts, opinions, and unrelated anecdotes.
Related Words
- mixture
- diversity
- variety
- combination
- assortment
- collection
- composition
- accumulation
- fusion
- intermixture
2.2. Confused or disorganized mixture
Used to describe a disorderly or confusing mixture of unrelated elements that lack a clear structure or consistent organization.
Synonyms
- muddle
- mess
- chaos
- disarray
- welter
- tangle
- scramble
- hash
- hodgepodge
- hotchpotch
- mishmash
- confusion
- conglomeration
- agglomeration
Antonyms
- order
- organization
- arrangement
- structure
- clarity
Examples
- The report was a jambalaya of contradictory figures and poorly organized information.
- The meeting turned into a jambalaya of competing ideas and unrelated discussions.
Related Words
- disorder
- clutter
- disorganization
- complexity
- inconsistency
- disarray
- confusion