Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bedlam
noun
/ˈbɛd.ləm/
Definition
A scene of uproar and confusion; a state of chaos.
Examples
- After the concert ended, the street descended into bedlam as fans rushed out.
- The classroom was complete bedlam when the fire alarm went off.
Meaning
Bedlam refers to a situation that is noisy, chaotic, and confused, often leading to disorderly conduct.
Synonyms
- chaos
- mayhem
- turmoil
- pandemonium
- uproar
