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meander

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noun

me·​an·​der mē-ˈan-dər How to pronounce meander (audio)
1
: a winding path or course
the new path, which he supposed only to make a few meanders Samuel Johnson
especially : labyrinth
2
: a turn or winding of a stream
The meander eventually became isolated from the main stream.
meandrous
mē-ˈan-drəs How to pronounce meander (audio)
adjective

meander

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verb

meandered; meandering mē-ˈan-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce meander (audio)

intransitive verb

1
: to follow a winding or intricate course
across the ceiling meandered a long crack John Galsworthy
2
: to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble
he meandered with the sightseers gawping at the boat people John le Carré

Did you know?

Meander comes from Greek Maiandros, an old name for a winding river in Asia Minor that is now known as the Menderes. Despite this origin, the word is more commonly used to refer to a person's wandering course than a river's.

Synonyms

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for meander

wander, roam, ramble, rove, traipse, meander mean to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose.

wander implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course.

fond of wandering about the square just watching the people

roam suggests wandering about freely and often far afield.

liked to roam through the woods

ramble stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective.

the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point

rove suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming.

armed brigands roved over the countryside

traipse implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful.

traipsed all over town looking for the right dress

meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering.

the river meanders for miles through rich farmland

Example Sentences

Verb The path meanders through the garden. We meandered around the village. The conversation meandered on for hours.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Greek key pattern, known as a meander, is a repeating geometric motif that was used on buildings, pottery, and other items in ancient times. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2022 Also nearby were helicopter and pontoon tours that meander passengers above, through, and finally down into the base of the canyon and a hikable trail. Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2022 No river meander captures the imagination as much as Horseshoe Bend. Joe Minihane, CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Follow that with segment ten, a 4.3-mile meander through a forest that connects to the Syndicate Nature Trail. The Editors, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2020 Thin plastic bags that once contained drinking water meander back and forth in the Senegalese surf, like jellyfish. New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022 The Sand Bench Trail, which makes a soft meander beneath the iconic Court of the Patriarchs formations, is the only exception. Shawnté Salabert, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2019 Hike the trail along the southwest rim of a dormant volcano at Death Valley’s Ubehebe Crater, and meander along Artist’s Drive, a nine-mile road that passes through hillsides colorfully tinted with volcanic sediment. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2021 The trail to the top of this landmark starts as a gentle meander through open desert for 1.3 miles. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022
Verb
Deep in the mid-Atlantic, Danielle is no current threat to land and will meander over the Atlantic over the next few days, moving slowly west, the center’s update Friday evening said. Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Danielle is expected to meander around the northern Atlantic for a few days before weakening. Leigh Morgan, al, 3 Sep. 2022 The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander over the Atlantic for the next few days. CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 The storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Forecasters said the storm is predicted to meander over the open Atlantic during the coming days. Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Today, customers meander into his crowded corner shop to examine $7 military medals and touch fading Boston Pride pins, 50 cents apiece. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2022 In part, that's due to its pace, which only goes as fast as a cat can meander through a desolate cityscape, occasionally stopping to lap up some water or take a catnap. Rachel Metz, CNN, 22 July 2022 Her body would lie there for more than 24 hours, until the state pathologist could meander down from Dublin. John Anderson, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Latin maeander, from Greek maiandros, from Maiandros (now Menderes), river in Asia Minor

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

circa 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meander was in 1599

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