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

But this singularity—call it obsession or meditation—is also a type of self-knowledge. —Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025

Elqui also has its fair share of spiritual activities, with plenty of options for yoga and meditation retreats. —Emma Fritz, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025

To go inside temples or the meditation center, visitors need to make sure that their shoulders and knees are covered, even if temperatures are high. —Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 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