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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.
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.
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.
1. to follow a winding course. 2. to wander without definite aim or direction. noun. 3. (often plural) a curve or bend, as in a river. 4. (often plural) a winding course or movement.
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.
Definition of meander verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a discussion or conversation that develops slowly and changes subject often. a meander through various fields of learning. Check pronunciation: meander. Definition of meander noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
