Synonyms for meander
miˈæn dərme·an·der

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. meandernoun

   a bend or curve, as in a stream or river

   Synonyms:
   ramble

2. ramble, meanderverb

   an aimless amble on a winding course

   Synonyms:
   ramble

3. weave, wind, thread, meander, wanderverb

   to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

   "the river winds through the hills"; "the path meanders through the vineyards"; "sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body"

   Synonyms:
   rove, vagabond, wind, nose, hoist, thread, wrap, twist, range, stray, string, roll, lift, twine, scent, cast, cheat, wreathe, wander, tissue, divagate, curve, digress, swan, wind up, tramp, cheat on, interweave, draw, betray, ramble, cuckold, drift, waver, weave, roam

Matched Categories

1. • Curve
   • Stream

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 3 votes

1. meandernoun

   Synonyms:
   labyrinth, maze, winding course

2. meanderverb

   Synonyms:
   wind, be tortuous, run in a serpentine course

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 3 votes

1. meanderverb

   Synonyms:
   wind, turn

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How to use meander in a sentence?

1. Lakshheish M Patel:

   Today the entire day the share price will meander at their neutral position in such a way that you will keep wondering if the market will go up or down as it is preparing for major fall tomorrow. Brokers will keep cheating you as it is their inherent nature

2. Marion Howard:

   Life is like a blanket too short. You pull it up and your toes rebel, you yank it down and shivers meander about your shoulder; but cheerful folks manage to draw their knees up and pass a very comfortable night.