bedlam — a scene of noisy confusion; chaos
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a scene of noisy confusion; chaos
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbedləm/
Korean meaning: 소란스러운 혼란 상황; 아수라장
Korean pronunciation: **베**들럼
Example Sentences
- The office became bedlam when everyone heard about the surprise pizza party.
- Shopping malls turn into bedlam during Black Friday sales.
- My kitchen is pure bedlam whenever I try to cook for more than two people.
bedlam
NOUN//ˈbedləm//
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos
The cafeteria erupts into bedlam after a student drops their lunch tray
Lambs leap on beds - total bedlam chaos!
At the helm, bedlam starts to overwhelm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Bethlehem Royal Hospital, a medieval psychiatric hospital in London that became notorious for its chaotic conditions and poor treatment of patients. The name evolved into a generic term for any place of madness and confusion.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The office became bedlam when everyone heard about the surprise pizza party.”
“Shopping malls turn into bedlam during Black Friday sales.”
“My kitchen is pure bedlam whenever I try to cook for more than two people.”
“The stock market was bedlam after the unexpected announcement.”
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