Definition of meander - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
winding movementintr. move in a winding or indirect courseintr.
- The river meanders through the valley.
2.
movementintr. wander aimlesslyintr.
- He meandered through the streets without a clear destination..
3.
create winding pathtr. Rare cause something to follow a winding pathtr. Rare
- The gardener meandered the path through the garden.
Noun
1.
pathwinding or indirect course
- The river followed a gentle meander through the valley..
2.
geographywinding curve in a river or stream
- The river's meander created a beautiful landscape.
3.
designRare decorative border with a winding patternRare
- The vase was adorned with a Greek meander.
Images of meander
winding or indirect course 
winding curve in a river or stream 
decorative border with a winding pattern
Origin of meander
Greek, Maiandros (a river known for winding)
Terms with meander included in their meaning
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river landform
small curved lake from a cut-off meander
geography
crescent-shaped lake formed from a cut-off river meander
Examples of meander in a sentence
The conversation meandered without reaching a conclusion. The river meanders through the valley. Tourists meandered around the ancient ruins. The river meandered through the valley. She meandered the conversation to avoid the topic. The garden path had a charming meander.
We enjoyed the meander of the old road. The meander was a popular spot for picnics. Fishermen loved the meander for its calm waters. The ancient temple featured a meander around its base. Artists often incorporate a meander in their work.
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- French:serpenter, méandre, ...
- German:mäandern, Mäander, ...
- Italian:serpeggiare, meandro, ...
- Spanish:serpentear, meandro, ...
- Portuguese:serpentear, meandro, ...
- Chinese:蜿蜒, 曲折, ...
- Japanese:曲がりくねる, 曲がりくねった道, ...
- Arabic:تَعَرَّجَ, تَعَرُّج, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְפַּתֵּל, פִּיתוּל, ...
- Russian:извиваться, изгиб, ...
- Ukrainian:звиватися, звивистий шлях, ...
- Hindi:बल खाते हुए बहना, घुमाव, ...
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