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To follow a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly or leisurely.
The river meanders through the valley, creating scenic bends.
The river winds through the valley, creating scenic bends.
She meandered through the market, browsing without a clear destination.
She wandered through the market, browsing without a clear destination.
Often used to describe natural features like rivers or paths, or human behavior that is relaxed and unhurried.
Remember that 'meander' can describe both physical winding paths and abstract, aimless movement.
While 'meander' is poetic, overusing it for simple wandering may sound overly formal.
From Middle English 'meandren,' from Latin 'maandros,' from Greek 'maiandros,' meaning 'winding, winding river.'
Can be used both literally (for rivers or paths) and figuratively (for people or ideas that move without a clear direction).