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

Soft music, meditation, or prayer can also be good sources of peace. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026

Back in San Andres, Sister Nenet met with victims’ families regularly for prayers, Bible readings, and meditation. —Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026

But the Robert Redford prone to elegiac meditations on the human condition is well-evoked here. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026

The property also hosts a variety of wellness and well-being classes, from sound healing and meditation to yoga, breathwork, and cacao ceremonies. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 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