bedlam
Translation
bedlam, chaos, uproar
Examples
It was bedlam in the store on Black Friday.
It was bedlam in the store on Black Friday.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) bedlam a scene of uproar and confusion It was bedlam in the store on Black Friday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chaos, pandemonium, uproar, turmoil, commotion
Etymology
From 'Bedlam', a corruption of 'Bethlehem', the popular name for the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem in London, a mental institution.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bad lamb' (bed-lam) causing chaos and uproar. This can help you remember the meaning of a noisy, chaotic scene.