Meaning of the word bedlam in English

What does bedlam mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bedlam

US /ˈbed.ləm/
UK /ˈbed.ləm/

Noun

a scene of uproar and confusion

Example:
It was absolute bedlam in the classroom after the teacher left.
The stock market was in complete bedlam after the news broke.