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

Kate has taken up the newest hobby of meditation, reportedly under the guidance of renowned photographer, Chris Levine. —Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Combined poses, breathing exercises, and meditation support overall digestive health. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025

That being said, there’s more going on here than shock value, as Franju’s film also excels as a beautifully shot work of art and as a haunting meditation on identity. —Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025

Past efforts include creating a meditation garden at Lotus House and establishing the Beehive Module at the Miami Museum of Science. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 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