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

At the time, the outlet also claimed that the two attended daily meditation sessions. —Esther Kang, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

One of the best LPs of that year, the music explored our ongoing ecological emergency, mustering up personal meditations from inside the climate crisis. —Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025

Cannabis is known for its ability to heighten sensory experiences, which can make meditation practices even more profound. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025

Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, a magical meditation garden, is located on the way to the Florida Keys and offers an escape from the stress of city life. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for meditation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən 

: the act or an instance of meditating