Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

welter

noun/verb

/ˈwɛltər/

Definition

A state of confusion or turmoil.

Examples

After the announcement, there was a welter of opinions from the audience.
As the storm approached, the waves began to welter dangerously against the shore.

Meaning

The term ‘welter’ refers to a situation characterized by disorder, upheaval, or a state where things are in disarray. It can be used both as a noun to describe chaos and as a verb to indicate rolling or tumbling about.