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

Peace Pilgrim Walks 25,000 Miles for Peace After years of meditation and spiritual practice, Mildred Lisette Norman experienced a spiritual awakening. — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation. — Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 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