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

Three Fitness Villages—at Kite Beach, Zabeel Park and Al Warqa’a—act as free, all-day wellness hubs offering everything from boxing and beach volleyball to spin classes and meditation. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

The private wing, meanwhile, offers two guest bedrooms and a secluded primary suite featuring a bath adorned with a playful arrangement of polished chrome, bubble-like circular wall mirrors of varying sizes, plus a meditation garden with a hot tub. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Yoga for muscle tightness, journaling for stress and meditation for mental health all count when paired with pausing and reflecting. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

Montufar also suggests syncing visual meditations with the New Moon, capitalizing on its monthly cycle of clean slates and quiet momentum. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 5 Nov. 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