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

Identifying the root cause of job stress and applying coping skills, such as positive thinking, meditation and goal-setting, can have beneficial effects. —Taylor Cox, The Conversation, 5 May 2025

For The Heart: Heart Coherence Meditation Heart coherence meditation focuses on aligning heart rhythms with emotional states to foster balance and calm. —Joseph Sudhip, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Some lifestyle changes like sauna, meditation, and getting good sleep raised my HRV. —Allison Tsai, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025

An American Sign Language Artist: Brandon Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures. —Lia Picard, New York Times, 3 May 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