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

Covering topics that range from dreams and dopamine to meditation and nutrition, he is positioned as an all-around expert who can distill some of the most complex questions in science into accessible explainers for the curious. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024

But the most important of all are her daily prayer and meditation sessions. —Essence, 8 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