to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating
The snowman that we made yesterday melted in the sun.
Ice cream starts to melt quickly under the sun's intense rays.
The warmth of the fireplace caused the chocolate to melt into a gooey consistency.
The artist used a blowtorch to carefully melt and shape the wax for a sculpture.
As temperatures rise, glaciers at higher altitudes begin to melt, contributing to rising sea levels.
The chef demonstrated the art of chocolate tempering, preventing it from melting too quickly.
