Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bricolage

noun

/brɪkəˈlɑːʒ/

Definition

A construction or creation made from a diverse range of things that happen to be available.

Examples

She created an amazing piece of art through bricolage, using old magazines, fabric scraps, and bits of wood.
The filmmaker’s work is a bricolage of various styles, combining elements from documentary and fictional storytelling.

Meaning

Bricolage refers to the process of building or creating something by using whatever materials are at hand, rather than using specific or planned resources.