Definition of meander
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a winding path or course
the new path, which he supposed only to make a few meanders— Samuel Johnson
especially
: labyrinth
2
: a turn or winding of a stream
The meander eventually became isolated from the main stream.
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verbDefinition of meander (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to follow a winding or intricate course
across the ceiling meandered a long crack— John Galsworthy
2
: to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble
he meandered with the sightseers gawping at the boat people— John le Carré
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The first known use of meander was in 1599
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