Maze

/meɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A complex series of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.

The garden was designed as a maze, with tall hedges creating twists and turns.

A confusing or intricate state of affairs.

Her mind felt like a maze of thoughts after the unexpected news.

A puzzle or game that involves finding a way through a network of paths.

The children had fun solving the maze on the activity sheet.

verb

To form a maze or maze-like structure.

The artist chose to maze the garden paths to create a sense of mystery.

Middle English 'mases', of uncertain origin, perhaps related to the concept of confusing or ensnaring.

labyrinthine minds

referring to someone whose thoughts or plans are very complex and intricate.

maze of rules

a complicated set of regulations or guidelines that is difficult to understand.

get lost in a maze

to become confused or disoriented within a complicated situation.

labyrinth

A complicated irregular network of passages or paths.

tangle

A confused mass of something such as hair or string that is difficult to sort out.

conundrum

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

A confusing or complicated situation.

That project turned into a total maze by the end of the week.

A flow of thoughts that is hard to follow.

After that meeting, my mind was a maze.