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

The monks will participate in a variety of activities open to the public, including rituals, ceremonies and lectures on Tibetan meditation, philosophy, art and culture, according to a news release. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

Combined with practices like mindfulness meditation, yoga, and massage therapy, retreats help participants significantly lower stress levels. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

In her interpretation, these songs become transcendent, soul-shattering meditations on life and loss. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Finding inner peace and meditation in a countryside setting is what the Sharpham Trust, in the English county of Devon, offers throughout the year with its three-day retreats. —Ginanne Brownell, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən 

: the act or an instance of meditating