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

But also very enlightening and [a] profound time of self-reflection and fear, processing and meditation. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 23 June 2026

In the image, Kidman appeared to enjoy a moment of meditation while out in nature. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026

Archer’s witty debut doubles as a meditation on the divide between good and evil, as both men are forced to reckon with their world’s expectations. — Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 19 June 2026

Formal meditation certainly has tremendous value. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 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