Concoction

usgb/kənˈkɑːkʃn/
noun

A mixture of various ingredients or elements.

He made a weird concoction of fruits and vegetables for his breakfast smoothie.
Visual representation of "concoction" - A mixture of various ingredients or elements

Often appears as...

  • strange concoction
  • herbal concoction
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Not Always Edible

Though often related to food, 'concoction' can describe any creative mixture - not meant for eating.

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She used a concoction of household chemicals to clean the stain.
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Experimental Nature

'Concoction' suggests experimentation and the result could be unusual or surprising.

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Clara is famous for her unusual concoctions in the kitchen.
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Hint of Disapproval

Sometimes used to suggest that a mix is odd, risky, or not traditionally combined.

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His latest concoction of fashion trends looked bizarre.
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