verb / noun
meander
mee-AN-der/miˈændər/
A winding, indirect course.
The river meanders through the grassy plain in broad bends.
Etymology
Maiandros named a river famous for its winding course, making it an image for movement that twists and turns. The verb extended from winding river flow to aimless wandering, perhaps influenced by maunder.
In context
the trail had to meander and do several river crossings there was about 10 different river crossings back and forth
More examples
- A narrow trail meanders through the woods.
- Our afternoon walk becomes a leisurely meander through the neighborhood.
- The conversation meanders from gardening to childhood memories.
Forms
meander · meanders · meandered · meandering
meandering adjective — Following a winding or indirect course.