meld2Pronunciation: /mɛld/Definition of meld verb [with object] (in rummy, canasta, and other card games) lay down or declare (a combination of cards) in order to score points: a player has melded four kings noun a completed set or run of cards in rummy, canasta, and other card games: his meld was poor and he lostOrigin: late 19th century (originally US): from German melden 'announce'meld in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of meld in the US English dictionary