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 of meditation

• contemplation

Examples of meditation in a Sentence

She spent the morning in meditation.

Daily meditation helps clear his mind.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are nine daily free classes, from Tai Chi and meditation to Hatha yoga, yoga nidra, mat Pilates and aqua boxing. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what. —Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Manage stress levels through mindfulness techniques, like meditation, reading, or yoga. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026

McBain added, however, that there can be positive uses of AI related to mental health, such as for finding tools to assist with meditation or sleep. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 2026

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