labyrinth

noun
UK: /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
US: /ˈlæbərɪnθ/

  1. A complicated and confusing set of connected passages.

    1. The garden was a labyrinth.
    2. The old city, with its labyrinth of narrow streets, was hard to navigate.

  2. A complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.

    1. The prison was a true labyrinth.
    2. The bureaucracy had become a labyrinth of red tape and regulations.

  3. Something that is very complicated and difficult to understand.

    1. The legal system is a labyrinth.
    2. The novel's plot is a labyrinth of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing.

Synonyms

maze complex tangle network puzzle web
labyrinth intransitive-verb

  1. To wind or proceed in a complicated or confusing way.

    1. The path labyrinth around the park.
    2. The conversation labyrinth through various topics before arriving at the main point.
labyrinth transitive-verb

  1. To create or design something as a labyrinth.

    1. They labyrinth the whole garden.
    2. The architect sought to labyrinth the building's interior for added security.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "labyrinth" in English means: A complicated and confusing set of connected passages., A complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost., Something that is very complicated and difficult to understand..

The phonetic transcription of "labyrinth" is /ˈlæbərɪnθ/ in British English and /ˈlæbərɪnθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "labyrinth": maze, complex, tangle, network, puzzle, web.

Example usage of "labyrinth": "The garden was a labyrinth.". More examples on the page.