melt

/mɛlt/
noun
  1. The act or process of melting, or the state of being melted.
    • The melt of the polar ice caps is a serious concern.
    • Add the cheese and cook until it is a smooth melt.
    • A slow melt on the stove prevents the chocolate from burning.
  2. A sandwich or other food that is heated so that the cheese or other filling melts.
    • The diner is famous for its patty melt.
    • She made a delicious ham and cheese melt.
    • I ordered a tuna melt for lunch.
verb
  1. To change from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating.
    • She melted the butter in a pan before adding the sugar.
    • The ice cream started to melt in the hot sun.
    • The snow on the roof will melt when the temperature rises.
  2. To disappear or dissolve gradually, as if by melting.
    • His anger melted away when he saw her smile.
    • The crowd melted into the night after the concert ended.
    • All my doubts melted once I heard the good news.
  3. To make someone feel very tender or sympathetic; to soften emotionally.
    • The puppy's big eyes melted my heart.
    • That romantic movie always melts me.
    • Her kind words melted his cold attitude.
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