mayhem
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There’s one enjoyably oddball visual when Passenger Man disrupts a cozy projector-and-canopy movie night in the forest and suddenly the faces of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn are on trees everywhere as mayhem ensues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In Milford, Conn., Anthony Martiro, manager of the Innogoodshop, which sells trendy Asian tchotchkes and snacks, said chaperones have reduced the “mischief, mayhem and stealing” previously caused by groups of teenagers wandering the mall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Ultimately, Rucho is the cause of much of the mayhem we see today.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
They need Andy Roberton on one side and Gannon-Doak on the other whipping in crosses that spark mayhem.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Rita Skeeter was leaning on Hagrid’s garden fence, looking in at the mayhem.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing mayhem
Speak
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Mayhem! Chaos! Pandemonium!
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "M"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
