maze

noun
UK: /meɪz/
US: /meɪz/

  1. A network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle.

    1. The castle has a large maze in the garden.
    2. Navigating the intricate maze of city streets proved unexpectedly difficult.

  2. A confusing set of complicated rules, problems, or information.

    1. The tax system is a maze.
    2. He found himself lost in a maze of bureaucratic regulations and paperwork.

Synonyms

complex puzzle web tangle labyrinth
maze transitive-verb

  1. To confuse someone by making them feel lost or uncertain.

    1. The complex instructions mazes me.
    2. The intricate plot of the novel mazes the reader with its twists.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maze" in English means: A network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle., A confusing set of complicated rules, problems, or information..

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

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

Example usage of "maze": "The castle has a large maze in the garden.". More examples on the page.