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

Dedicated meditation rooms, community spaces for social interaction and window design that pulls in natural light are among features that will be chosen to promote mental health. —Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Worse still are its vague, belabored meditations on the psychic toll of life undercover. —Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

The Eden Kids Program, for children ages 5 and up, includes art, pottery, meditation, yoga, swimming lessons, sandcastle building, and water sports. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024

Each card features a meditation routine, breathing exercise, stress management tip, or supportive exercise. —Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 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