meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən 

1

: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation

2

: the act or process of meditating

the meditation out of which this novel has come

—Granville Hicks

Synonyms

• contemplation

Examples of meditation in a Sentence

She spent the morning in meditation.

Daily meditation helps clear his mind.

Recent Examples on the Web

From a New Mexico grief sanctuary to a silent meditation retreat in Canada, to finding solace in poetry and ritual, Fuller paints a full portrait of resilience in the face of the unimaginable. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024

Spend an afternoon at the Surfside Spa indulging in a 60-minute sound bath with a meditation and master sound healer, or opt for the Floridian Sugar Glow, a whole-body exfoliation treatment that uses local Florida cane sugar for a natural glow. —Mariette Williams, Essence, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən 

: the act or an instance of meditating