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

Maggie; or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar is a wry meditation on grief, healing, and reclaiming one’s identity. —Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025

Consider using a few minutes during meditation to mentally walk through tough situations. —Soon Hagerty, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

My skin care ritual is now infused with intention in each step, turning it into a little skin meditation. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 May 2025

This modern masterpiece combines harmonies and texts, offering a meditation on life, loss and hope. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 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