Meander: meaning, definitions and examples

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meander

 

[ mษชหˆรฆndษ™r ]

Context #1

river

To follow a winding course. To move aimlessly or casually without a definite direction. To wander slowly and aimlessly.

Synonyms

drift, ramble, roam, wander

Examples of usage

  • The river meanders through the valley.
  • We meandered through the park, enjoying the scenery.
  • The conversation meandered from topic to topic.
Context #2

conversation

A winding curve or bend of a river or road. A circuitous journey or excursion. A leisurely walk or stroll.

Synonyms

bend, curve, turn, twist

Examples of usage

  • The meander of the river created a picturesque view.
  • We took a meander along the beach, enjoying the sunset.
  • The road's meander through the mountains was breathtaking.

Translations

Translations of the word "meander" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meandro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคตเคฆเคพเคฐ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรคander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meander

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะฐะฝะดั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ meander

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่›‡่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉandre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ meandro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท menderes

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถˆ๊ตฌ๋ถˆํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงู„ุชูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meandr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meander

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œฟ่œ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meander

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bugรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meandr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ meandro

Word origin

The word 'meander' originated from the ancient Greek word 'maiandros', which refers to the Maeander River in Asia Minor known for its winding course. Over time, the word evolved to represent the concept of following a winding path or course.

See also: meandering, meanderingly.