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- Dictionarymeander/mɪˈandə/
verb
- 1. (of a river or road) follow a winding course: "a river that meandered gently through a meadow" Similar
noun
- 1. a winding curve or bend of a river or road: "the river flows in sweeping meanders" Similar
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MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, stream, or road meanders, it follows a route that is not straight or direct. 2. to…. Learn more.
The meaning of MEANDER is a winding path or course; especially : labyrinth. How to use meander in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Meander.
Meander definition: to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course. See examples of MEANDER used in a sentence.
A meander is one of a series of regular sinuous curves in the channel of a river or other watercourse. It is produced as a watercourse erodes the sediments of an outer, concave bank ( cut bank or river cliff) and deposits sediments on an inner, convex bank which is typically a point bar.
If you meander somewhere, you move slowly and not in a straight line. We meandered through a landscape of mountains, rivers, and vineyards. [ VERB preposition/adverb ]
n. 1. often meanders A bend, turn, or winding, as of a stream or path. 2. A portion, side trip, or episode in a longer journey. 3. A passage on a subtopic or digression in a longer piece of discourse. 4. An ornamental pattern of winding or intertwining lines, used in art and architecture.
To meander means to wander aimlessly on a winding roundabout course. If you want some time to yourself after school, you might meander home, taking the time to window shop and look around. Meander comes from a river in modern-day Turkey, the Maiandros, which winds and wanders on its course.
MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, a road, or a line of something meanders, it has many curves: 2. to move around with…. Learn more.
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. From Latin maeander from Ancient Greek Μαίανδρος (Maiandros) - a river in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) known for its winding course. (Turkish: Büyük Menderes Nehri) From Wiktionary.
1. If a river or road meanders, it has a lot of bends, rather than going in a straight line from one place to another. [...] 2. A meander is a large bend in a river. [...] 3. If you meander somewhere, you move slowly and not in a straight line. [...] More. Definitions of 'Meander' a variant spelling of Maeander [...] More.
