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   me·an·der

   /mēˈandər/

   verb

   • 1. (of a river or road) follow a winding course: "a river that meandered gently through a meadow" Similar zigzagwindtwistturncurvecurlbendsnake
   • ▪ (of a person) wander at random: "kids meandered in and out" Similar strollsaunteramblewanderroamramblerovedriftmaunderstraystragglestravaigstreelinformal:moseytootlebimblerare:vagabond
   • ▪ (of a speaker or text) proceed aimlessly or with little purpose: "a stylish offbeat thriller which occasionally meanders" Similar rambleprattlemaunderprateblatherbletherblitherdrivelchatterrattledriftinformal:witterwafflerabbitnatter

   noun

   • 1. a winding curve or bend of a river or road: "the river flows in sweeping meanders" Similar bendloopcurvetwistturnturningcoilzigzagoxbowconvolutionrare:anfractuosityflexuosity
   • ▪ a circuitous journey, especially an aimless one: "a leisurely meander around the twisting coastline road" Similar wanderramblestrollsaunterambleinformal:moseytootlebimble
   • ▪ an ornamental pattern of winding or interlocking lines, e.g., in a mosaic.

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a noun): from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros, the name of a river (see Menderes).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › meanderMeander Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MEANDER is a winding path or course; especially : labyrinth. How to use meander in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Meander.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEANDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, stream, or road meanders, it follows a route that is not straight or direct. 2. to…. Learn more.

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   Meander definition: to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course. See examples of MEANDER used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › meanderMeander - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To meander means to wander aimlessly on a winding roundabout course. If you want some time to yourself after school, you might meander home, taking the time to window shop and look around. Meander comes from a river in modern-day Turkey, the Maiandros, which winds and wanders on its course.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEANDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to follow a winding course 2. to wander without definite aim or direction 3. a curve or bend, as in a river 4. a.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMEANDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MEANDER definition: 1. If a river, a road, or a line of something meanders, it has many curves: 2. to move around with…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishmeander verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of meander verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Noun. Filter. verb. meandered, meandering, meanders. To take a winding or tortuous course. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To wander aimlessly or idly; ramble. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To speak or write in sustained fashion on a number of loosely connected topics. American Heritage.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmeander noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    a slow walk with many changes of direction and no particular aim. a pleasant meander along tracks through pastures and woodland. a discussion or conversation that develops slowly and changes subject often. a meander through various fields of learning. Check pronunciation: meander. Definition of meander noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › meanderMeander Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    MEANDER meaning: 1 : to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight or direct line to follow a winding course; 2 : to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose, or direction.