Maze: meaning, definitions and examples

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maze

[ meɪz ]

^{Context #1}

lost in a

A complex network of paths or passages, typically designed as a puzzle to be solved.

Synonyms

labyrinth, puzzle, tangle

Examples of usage

Exploring the maze of corridors in the old castle.
She felt like she was trapped in a maze of bureaucracy.

^{Context #2}

navigate through a

To move through a complex network of paths or passages, typically with difficulty.

Synonyms

meander, navigate, wander

Examples of usage

We had to maze our way through the crowded city streets.
She mazed her way through the overgrown jungle.

Translations

Translations of the word "maze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 labirinto

🇮🇳 भूलभुलैया

🇩🇪 Labyrinth

🇮🇩 labirin

🇺🇦 лабіринт

🇵🇱 labirynt

🇯🇵 迷路 (めいろ)

🇫🇷 labyrinthe

🇪🇸 laberinto

🇹🇷 labirent

🇰🇷 미로 (miro)

🇸🇦 متاهة

🇨🇿 bludiště

🇸🇰 bludisko

🇨🇳 迷宫 (mí gōng)

🇸🇮 labirint

🇮🇸 völundarhús

🇰🇿 лабиринт

🇬🇪 ლაბირინთი

🇦🇿 labirint

🇲🇽 laberinto

Word origin

The word 'maze' originated from Middle English 'maze' or 'masen', meaning delirium or bewilderment. It evolved to refer to a confusing network of paths or passages by the late 13th century. Mazes have been used for entertainment and meditation throughout history, with famous examples like the hedge mazes of European gardens.