meander

1 of 2

noun

me·an·der mē-ˈan-dər How to pronounce meander (audio)

: a winding path or course

the new path, which he supposed only to make a few meanders

Samuel Johnson

especially : labyrinth

: 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

2 of 2

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to follow a winding or intricate course

across the ceiling meandered a long crack

John Galsworthy

: to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble

he meandered with the sightseers gawping at the boat people

John le Carré

Example Sentences

Verb The path meanders through the garden. We meandered around the village. The conversation meandered on for hours.

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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

meander 1 of 2

verb

as in to wander

to move about from place to place aimlessly theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start

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roam
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knock (about)
kick around
mope
gad (about)
straggle
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mill (about or around)

meander

2 of 2

noun

as in tangle

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tangle
labyrinth
snarl
warren
maze
web
catacomb
knot
entanglement
jungle
cat's cradle
snare
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quagmire
rabbit warren
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of meander are ramble, roam, rove, traipse, and wander. While all these words mean "to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose," meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering.

the river meanders for miles through rich farmland

The words ramble and meander can be used in similar contexts, but ramble stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective.

the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point

The meanings of roam and meander largely overlap; however, roam suggests wandering about freely and often far afield.

liked to roam through the woods

While in some cases nearly identical to meander, rove suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming.

armed brigands roved over the countryside

Although the words traipse and meander have much in common, traipse implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful.

traipsed all over town looking for the right dress

The synonyms wander and meander are sometimes interchangeable, but wander implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course.

fond of wandering about the square just watching the people

单词	meander
释义	meander 1 of 2 noun me·an·der mē-ˈan-dər 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 adjective meander 2 of 2 verb meandered; meandering mē-ˈan-d(ə-)riŋ 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 bat cruise drift float gad (about) gallivant galavant kick around knock (about) maunder mooch ramble range roam rove traipse wander See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Kids Definition meander verb me·an·der mē-ˈan-dər meandered; meandering 1 : to follow a winding course A brook meanders through the fields. 2 : to wander without a goal or purpose He spends his days meandering around town. meander 1 of 2 verb as in to wander to move about from place to place aimlessly theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wander roam stroll drift cruise ramble float rove traipse saunter range amble gallivant galavant maunder mooch bat dawdle knock (about) kick around mope gad (about) straggle stray vagabond gypsy hobo tramp mill (about or around) meander 2 of 2 noun as in tangle Synonyms & Similar Words tangle labyrinth snarl warren maze web catacomb knot entanglement jungle cat's cradle snare entrapment quagmire rabbit warren trap Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of meander are ramble, roam, rove, traipse, and wander. While all these words mean "to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose," meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering. the river meanders for miles through rich farmland The words ramble and meander can be used in similar contexts, but ramble stresses carelessness and indifference to one's course or objective. the speaker rambled on without ever coming to the point The meanings of roam and meander largely overlap; however, roam suggests wandering about freely and often far afield. liked to roam through the woods While in some cases nearly identical to meander, rove suggests vigorous and sometimes purposeful roaming. armed brigands roved over the countryside Although the words traipse and meander have much in common, traipse implies a course that is erratic but may sometimes be purposeful. traipsed all over town looking for the right dress The synonyms wander and meander are sometimes interchangeable, but wander implies an absence of or an indifference to a fixed course. fond of wandering about the square just watching the people
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