Meander
To wander about without a fixed direction; to follow a winding, indirect course.
verbMeander
To wander about without a fixed direction; to follow a winding, indirect course.
verbImagine This
If I am under the influence of alcohol while driving, I will wander aimlessly on the freeway. This is extremely dangerous, remember this: If you drink, don’t drive!
Sounds Like
mee-AN-der
Looks Like
A winding path or a river bending back and forth
Remember This
There are usually winding meanders in downhill mountain biking and downhill skiing. A meander is also a bend or curve in a river.
Other Forms
Connect With
wander, roam, ramble, drift; bend, curve, serpentine
Note
Meander describes both literal wandering (a person’s path or a river’s course) and metaphorical wandering of thought. It contrasts with more direct movement (e.g., 'go straight') and is distinct from simply 'wandering' in a purposeful sense. In geography, a 'meander' is a bend in a river.