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

Rollins dropped out of sight again for another six years, to practice meditation and Eastern spiritual disciplines. —Chris Morris, Variety, 26 May 2026

The garden also has a small labyrinth meditation spot. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

Mindfulness, in general, whether through meditation or another practice that creates precious mental and emotional space, helps leaders mitigate stress, sharpen their thinking, and build the resilience modern business demands. —Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

My days however start with meditation and the gentlest yoga. —Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 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