The meaning of MELEE is a confused struggle; especially : a hand-to-hand fight among several people. How to use melee in a sentence. Melee Has French Roots.

a confused hand-to-hand fight or struggle among several people. confusion; turmoil; jumble. the melee of Christmas shopping.

They have a melee attack that knocks their opponents to the ground and temporarily stuns them.

A melee (/ ˈmeɪleɪ / or / ˈmɛleɪ /) is a confused hand-to-hand fight among several people. The English term melee originated circa 1648 from the French word mêlée (French: [mɛle]), …

1. A confused struggle or fight at close quarters. See Synonyms at brawl. 2. A confused tumultuous mingling, as of a crowd: the rush-hour melee.

a situation in which a crowd of people are rushing or pushing each other in a confused way. Several people were hurt in the melee. I lost hold of her hand in the melee of people rushing …

melee in British English or mêlée (ˈmɛleɪ ) noun a noisy riotous fight or brawl

Dec 14, 2025 · melee (countable and uncountable, plural melees) (especially military, gaming) A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand …

Melee definition: A confused struggle or fight at close quarters.

A melee is a noisy free-for-all or rowdy fight — a no holds barred, battle royal, if you will. It's what pro wrestlers engage in every night, and shoppers endure at the toy store every holiday season.