daze

verb

\ ˈdāz

How to pronounce daze (audio)

\

dazed; dazing

Definition of daze

transitive verb

1 : to stupefy especially by a blow : stun The first punch dazed him. were dazed by his response

2 : to dazzle with light dazed by the bright sun

Other Words from daze Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about daze

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from daze

daze noun

He flung his bat in a daze and made a slow trot around the bases … — Steve Wulf He sometimes finds himself so focused on cyberspace that he falls into a kind of computer daze, losing all track of time. — Leslie Miller

Examples of daze in a Sentence

the fall dazed him for a moment, causing him to become disoriented a skier dazed by the glare from the snow

Recent Examples on the Web Two assists on two big baskets at a critical moment to daze Indiana. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Aaron Henry carries Michigan State basketball to 64-58 win over Indiana in ugly affair," 3 Mar. 2021 The Spartans dialed up three plays of 25-plus yards in the first half to daze the Wolverines’ defense. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Record performance carries Michigan State football to major upset of No. 14 Michigan, 27-24," 31 Oct. 2020 Even the Progressives, who tended to favor more state and federal responsibility, must have been dazed at the expansion of government action beyond the conventional arenas of public policy. — Tom Saler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Tom Saler: World War I changed the role of government in the lives of individual Americans," 24 Jan. 2020 Right after their shows, designers often resemble brides: dazed, surrounded by gushing well-wishers. — Christina Binkley, The New Yorker, "Sterling Ruby’s Mixed Media," 2 Sep. 2019 For the second time during the Stanley Cup playoffs, the St. Louis Blues took advantage of an opponent being dazed by scoring a key goal. — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, "St. Louis Blues score after uncalled tripping penalty, win Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final," 6 June 2019 But this time, the player was dazed as a result of an uncalled penalty by a Blues player. — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, "St. Louis Blues score after uncalled tripping penalty, win Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final," 6 June 2019 The beavers, not being natural aviators, were reportedly left dazed by this. — Aja Romano, Vox, "These unanswered questions are fueling speculation about the sex offender’s life and death.," 11 Aug. 2019 Videos showed people being beaten on the floor and left bloodied and dazed. — James Griffiths, CNN, "After his parents' graves are vandalized, Hong Kong lawmaker says opponents walking 'path of not being alive'," 24 July 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'daze.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about daze

Dictionary Entries near daze

Statistics for daze

Last Updated

10 Mar 2021

Cite this Entry

“Daze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daze. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for daze

daze

verb

\ ˈdāz

\

dazed; dazing

Kids Definition of daze

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to stun by or as if by a blow She was dazed by all the questions.

2 : to dazzle with light Headlights dazed the crossing deer.

daze

noun

Kids Definition of daze (Entry 2 of 2)

: a state of not being able to think or act as quickly as normal

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

discomfit

Listen to the pronunciation of discomfit

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

The Exceptions Quiz III

Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ

Spell words. Make bears.

TAKE THE QUIZ