Conglomerate – A thing made up of a number of different parts; big corporation formed by a merger of several companies.

(Pronounced kuhn-glom-er-it)

To remember the definition of the word conglomerate, use the following mnemonic:

Kong longed for a mate (conglomerate) to help carry all the different parts of companies he owned since becoming famous.

Examples of conglomerate in a sentence

The millionaire’s conglomerate included restaurants, convenience stores, and a chain of hotels.

In the coming year, the conglomerate will sell off several of its less profitable businesses.

With the purchase of the grocery store chain, the conglomerate will further expand its holdings.