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

In 2017, psychologist Eli Susman was on a meditation retreat at the Plum Village mindfulness center in southern France. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Our two-bedroom villa was typical, with a meditation terrace on the roof and its own serene lily pond for meditating. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

In serene rooms upstairs, guests can participate in meditation and sound therapy classes, as well as workout sessions. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a separate tub and shower, a meditation area and access to a view deck. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 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