meander

intransitive-verb
UK: /miˈændə(r)/
US: /miˈændər/

  1. To follow a winding course or path.

    1. The river will meander through the valley.
    2. We watched the stream meander lazily through the meadow on a summer afternoon.

  2. To wander in a leisurely or aimless way.

    1. Let's meander around the park for a while.
    2. The speaker tended to meander from his main point, losing the audience's attention.

Synonyms

wind curve zigzag ramble bend drift wander
meander noun

  1. A winding curve or bend in a river or road.

    1. The river had many a meander.
    2. The old road followed the meander of the coastline, adding to the scenic drive.

  2. A leisurely walk or journey.

    1. We took a meander through the garden.
    2. After lunch, a quiet meander through the museum proved a pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meander" in English means: To follow a winding course or path., To wander in a leisurely or aimless way..

The phonetic transcription of "meander" is /miˈændə(r)/ in British English and /miˈændər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meander": wind, curve, zigzag, ramble, bend, drift, wander.

Example usage of "meander": "The river will meander through the valley.". More examples on the page.