B2nounhealthpsychology
US/ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
the practice of sitting quietly and calming your mind, often by focusing on your breathing
In context
Ten minutes of meditation every morning helps me feel less anxious.
Many pagodas in Vietnam offer free meditation classes for young people.
Research suggests meditation can lower blood pressure and improve sleep.
Words that go with meditation
verb + noun
- practice meditationShe has practiced meditation every day for five years.
noun + noun
- meditation appI use a meditation app to fall asleep faster.
- meditation retreatHe spent a week at a meditation retreat in the mountains.
adjective + noun
- guided meditationThe class ended with a short guided meditation.
- deep meditationThe monk sat in deep meditation for an hour.