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

• contemplation

Examples of meditation in a Sentence

She spent the morning in meditation.

Daily meditation helps clear his mind.

Recent Examples on the Web

Mindfulness practices, such as journaling or meditation, can help leaders understand how their thoughts and emotions shape their leadership style. —Mona Andrews, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

It was used to cleanse negative energies, aid meditation, and uplift spirits. —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025

Jesuits adhere to Ignatian spirituality as laid out a document called the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, which sets guidelines for meditation, self-awareness and prayer. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025

The practice of yoga—including pranayama (breath control) and meditation—has been proven to improve the function of the entire nervous system, which controls all of your internal functions and physical movements. —Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

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