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

In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026

His company is best known for a meditation and sleep app that has been downloaded by 180 million consumers. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026

The biggest benefits came from meditation and breathing exercises. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

In the prayer and meditation room, a discreet speaker continuously plays a religious chant meant to ward off negative energy—a core tenet of the homeowners’ Hindu philosophy, and a reminder that the home is as much a spiritual environment as a visual one. —Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 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