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fusion

noun

fu·​sion ˈfyü-zhᵊn How to pronounce fusion (audio)
often attributive
1
: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
2
: a union by or as if by melting: such as
a
: a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole
Opera is a fusion of several arts.
b
: a political partnership : coalition
a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans New York Times
c
: popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock)
d
: food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines
a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion

called also fusion cuisine

3
: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite
nuclear fusion

Synonyms

Example Sentences

a fusion of different methods a fusion of musical styles The show is a fusion of news and entertainment. The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.
Recent Examples on the Web Medford’s Bellforge Arts Center presents a day of free dance performances and interactive workshops ranging from Irish dance to African fusion. BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Chef Micknai Arefaine brings the fusion stylings of Ethiopian cuisine to Habesha Flavor, the latest pop-up restaurant at R. House in Remington. Michelle Deal-zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Now the Latin-Asian fusion concept — with baos, tostadas, tacos, bowls — has expanded to a second location in a Deerfield Beach ghost kitchen. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Penned by the artist and produced by Charlee Jermey Argueta (a.k.a MC4), the track begins with an acoustic melody that later transforms into a catchy urban-pop fusion backed by the 20-year-old Puerto Rican’s deep raspy vocals. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2022 Shake & Muddle, which opened in 2019, is a fusion mixology cocktail bar and small plates restaurant serving salads, burgers, tacos, steaks and more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 If the best things on the menu are organic celebrations of mostly Filipino inspiration, the less successful dishes taste like concessions to the fusion narrative. Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 In the 1970s, European countries began working on a fusion experiment, called Joint European Torus. Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 This same spirit animates Plan C, the clothing line Carolina launched in 2018—a fusion of bohemian comfort, boyish volumes, bold blocks of color, and edgy graphics. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin fūsiōn-, fūsiō "process of pouring, casting of molten metal," going back to Latin, "process of pouring, effusion," from fud-, variant stem of fundere "to pour, shed, cast (liquid metal)" (Medieval Latin also, "to melt down, make liquid") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at found entry 5

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fusion was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing fusion

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