intransitive verb (past and past participleme·an·dered, present participleme·an·der·ing, 3rd person present singularme·an·ders)
Definition:
1. follow twisting route: to follow an indirect route or course, especially one with a series of twists and turns The river meanders to the sea.
2. wander slowly and aimlessly: to move in a leisurely way, especially for pleasure or because of a lack of motivation meandering through the park
noun (pluralme·an·ders)
Definition:
1. relaxed walk: a slow leisurely walk or journey We went for a meander in the woods.
2. twist or bend: a twist or bend in something, especially a river, path, or street
3. twisting route: an indirect course or route, especially one with a series of twists and turns We followed the meanders of the path.
4. ornamental design: an ornamental design, popular in ancient Greek art and architecture, made by a continuous line that forms square shapes by doubling back on itself
[Late 16th century. Directly or via French< Latin, "winding course" < Greek maiandros, after a river (now the Büyük Menderes) in Turkey]
