Patchwork

Full definition of patchwork

Noun

1. A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole.
2. Any kind of creation that utilizes many different aspects to create one, whole piece.
• Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life.

Related terms

• patchy

Verb

1. To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric
2. To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together----