meandering

Meaning 1: Movement

To follow a winding and indirect course; to wander aimlessly.

Examples

• The path meandered through the forest.
• His thoughts meandered as he drifted off to sleep.

Meaning 2: River Course

A winding or sinuous course, especially of a river.

Examples

• The map showed the river's meander through the countryside.
• Engineers studied the meander of the river to predict flood patterns.

Pronunciation: /miˈændər/

How to Use meandering

meander through (prepositional phrase)

To follow a winding path across or within an area. — "The river meanders through the fertile plains."

meander along (prepositional phrase)

To follow a winding path beside something. — "The road meanders along the coastline."

meander into (prepositional phrase)

To follow a winding path leading into a place. — "His thoughts meandered into memories of childhood."

Synonyms of meandering

Words with a similar meaning to meandering:

• wander
• roam
• stroll
• zigzag
• undulate

Antonyms of meandering

Words with the opposite meaning to meandering:

• straighten
• proceed directly