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

Today, many stargazers explore the celestial wonders of the night sky as a form of meditation and relaxation. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

To ease yourself to sleep, find a nightly ritual that works for you—listen to a meditation app, have a cup of herbal tea, take a warm bath, read a chapter or two of a good book, or all the above. —Holly Carter, People.com, 8 July 2025

Calm your mind, center your spirit, and set your intentions for the day as our wellness expert leads you through a relaxing meditation session. —Essence, 8 July 2025

Spend each morning in meditation focusing on your intentions for that day. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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