maze

1 of 2

verb

mazed; mazing

transitive verb

1
chiefly dialectal : stupefy, daze
2

maze

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: a confusing intricate network of passages
b
: something confusingly elaborate or complicated
a maze of regulations
2
chiefly dialectal : a state of bewilderment
mazelike adjective

Examples of maze in a Sentence

Verb I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance. Noun The experiment measured the time it took for a mouse to find its way through a maze to get its reward of cheese. The school is a maze of classrooms. a maze of rules and regulations
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Noun
Nobody directing people and stupid mazes with limited entrances. Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 Over time, these assessments will evaluate an exhaustive list of potential risks, creating a bureaucratic maze that will slow development cycles. James Broughel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 General-admission tickets include admission to the holiday lights maze and Christkindlmarket, as well as Santa visits and live entertainment. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024 Enjoy a magical journey through a winter wonderland and visit the North Pole, see train displays, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy the play area, funhouse, maze and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for maze 

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of maze was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Maze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maze. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

maze

noun
ˈmāz
1
: a confusing complicated network of passages
2
: something complicated or elaborate
a confusing maze of regulations

Medical Definition

maze

noun
: a path complicated by at least one blind alley and used in learning experiments and in intelligence tests

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